Waves crashing over me, Drowning my mind with darkness, Asphyxiated by trauma, Can I breathe?

Sunlight fighting leaves to breakthrough the trees, Our hands graze— Wait— A spark to start a forest fire, A sharp inhale, Can I be vulnerable?

The sun wins its battle. You move closer, (I swear I haven’t exhaled yet) I lay my hand on yours, You hold on tight.

Light will push through, Just breathe.