living

everything is fading

the water is rising

did you forget to breathe?

the sparrows are soaring

the skyline is closing

time to decide: stay or leave?

i know your heart is tired

and your limbs want to give up

but you’re still moving

with every inhale

i know your core is weary

and you have trouble staying awake

but you’re still living

with every exhale.

t.l.