I don’t remember leaving

But I know I’m no longer here

She claimed me long ago

The shore hasn’t missed me since.

In little ways each day

I leave bits of soul with her

Plastic, pieces, polluting

Particle everything.

Back on the sand

My legs hold the shell of body

That’s weighed me down

Since I can remember.

And it’s only when I’m under

the noise of floating and sinking

Like closing my e...

Inhale.

Take in realizing relief of where you are.

That there’s more within the body’s pit.

Say good morning in your mind.

You said it, but who heard it?

Exhale.

A carbon monoxide declaration,

of the cosmic you who comes after and before.

And if you pay attention— during.

You’re up, 118 Billion— one chance to explore.

Inhale.

Let the breath flood the streets of thought.

Drown the pe...