breathing

some days i almost take breathing forgranted.  in. out.  in.  out.
but then i stop.
and i remember.
because i always want to be thankful.
for this change.
being able to breathe.
simply breathe.
it seems like it should be the norm.
but for a very long time
it wasn't.
so.
now.
i am taking a moment.
and breathing.
and feeling
reveling
enjoying
appreciating
each one.
in.
out.
in.
out.
without the stress.
without the mean.
i am glad to be breathing.
to live in peace.
to not be shamed regularly.
i am blessed.
and i never ever want to forget that.
i can allow him to fade away.
but i can't forget that each
breath is a blessing.
a gift.
and that i was saved.
blessings.  to you.