Shawn L. Bird

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poem- quivers October 6, 2016

Filed under: Poetry — Shawn L. Bird @ 12:54 pm
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Your anxiety

ripples the air

pushes and pulls me,

threatens my calm.

I’d breathe you my peace

but you inhale all I have

then you rustle and quiver,

vibrating me

into your distress.

The airlines say,

put on your own oxygen mask first.

I need my air.

 

 

 

9 Responses to “poem- quivers”

  1. Melody J Haislip Says:
    October 6, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    Absolutely terrific! It moves beautifully and the ending is the Best! 🙂

    Reply
  2. trE Says:
    October 6, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    YES! I love this! Especially the last line!

    Reply
  3. righteousbruin9 Says:
    October 6, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    Those who can’t breathe on their own, can give nothing to the vampire in the room.

    Reply
  4. hakeem Says:
    October 7, 2016 at 12:07 am

    I really like the feeling communicated

    Reply

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