9/5/10

Air
By Johanna Colbath


Just one breath,

a sigh of contentment

falls warm from your lips,

landing on my arm.

With eyes closed,

your mouth slightly

turns up in the corners,

a blind smile.

House creaks become

a symphony

amongst silence—

no words necessary.

Just one breath,

your chest rises and falls.

My head follows;

I won’t move.


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I am a senior in the creative writing concentration, literature major at Ramapo College. Publishing is my current goal. I hope you enjoy this piece. Thank you