Keep Breathing

I stare into the emptiness as words fail to come out.
My chest tightens as my respirations increase.
What are they thinking?
Can they sense my discomfort?
How do I stop my heart from beating so fast?

Breathe in…breathe out…

Think.
Say something.
They’re waiting.
But don’t say that.
Think.
Just say it…but not like that.

Breathe in…breathe out…

Lies start to fill me head.
My words don’t even matter.
They don’t even care about what I have to say.
My words don’t even matter.
Just stay silent…
…but keep breathing.

Breathe in…breathe out…

For the Spirit of God has made me,
and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
                                                    – Job 33:4