“A Breath”

“A Breath”

By Alex Neff

A quick slip, despair.

A stumble, sorrow.

A crash, anxiety.

A fall, depression.

A plunge, madness.

A sob, astray.

A breath.

A breath.

A breath, clarity.

A glance, comfort.

A rise, recovery.

A step forward,

Joy.

Alex Neff is a freelance writer, graciously sharing her poetry with us.