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Holding My Breath
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Dedications I spoke my truth.
My heart poured out,
ready for you to break it
into a million pieces.
Then all I could do
was hold my breath.
And hope I didn't suffocate.
I prepared myself
for the worst news of my life.
I cried a thousand tears,
expecting it.
And when you finally answered me,
I waited for the ball to drop.
I thought my chest would cave in;
I thought I couldn't survive it.
Your lips uttered the words
that I had hoped to hear.
My heart, still intact,
leapt for joy.
My chest began
rising and falling again.
I was still alive,
and you were the reason why.
