How Will I Breathe? AfterTalk Inspirational 8.15.19

How Will I Breathe?

Where did he go,

this brother of mine?

Strong with his opinions,

his voice, his presence.

In his place, a mere shadow,

not even a good likeness.

And yet, when I look deeply

into weary eyes,

I see the one

who shared my life

for all my life.

I take a deep breath

and wonder.

How will I breathe

when he stops?

Anne Peterson

Anne Peterson has had many losses in her life. Because of this and being abused as a child, she is drawn to those who hurt. Anne is a poet, speaker and published author of fourteen books including: Broken: A Story of Abuse and Survival, Droplets, The Crooked House, and Emma’s Wish. As Anne says, “Life is hard. I write words to make it softer.”

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