When it’s hard to breathe

When it’s hard to breathe everything becomes a challenge

When it’s hard to breathe small tasks feel like insurmountable mountains.

When it’s hard to breathe isolation seems more prevalent.

When it’s hard to breathe loneliness is most profound.

When it’s hard to breathe options seem few and challenging.

When it’s hard to breathe love of self, and others, feels difficult.

When it’s hard to breathe, just keep breathing