You are my first breath
every morning
and while dreams linger
inside
— a gallery of half-remembered
artwork
that left an impression
on my heart —
I know whatever comes with
my second breath
I can survive if you stay
with me
until my final breath.
© 2021 | Phillip Knight Scott
Prompts:
- It’s Quadrille #136: Let’s Linger at dVerse the Poets Pub! A quadrille is a poem of exactly 44 words. Count mine up – I dare you.
- Word of the Day Challenge: Gallery