Life Is Not Supposed To Be Hard... Poem by RIC BASTASA

why should life be so hard?
you ask me

life is not that hard
in fact, it is simple
very very simple

all you have to do is
first: breathe


is taking in air that hard?
you already have your nostrils and
your lungs

all for free...

second: relax. take your time,

nobody pushes you
unless you allow it

third: well, take life as
moment,

moment by moment,
sing it
whistle, stroll, go

to the sea of life
swim
but not too far

get wet, get more tan
sleep, dream


it is just a breathing game
no more no less.