Just Breathe

There are no times of peace, I've learned.

Only places.

Only places where violence and confusion isn't what we've learned to accept.

I've learned that sometimes I just have to breathe and concentrate on what's real,

Inhale violence,

Pain,

Hate,

Exhale confusion,

Pain,

Anger.

The dust doesn't settle in my mind.

It can't,

and with every breath it whirlwinds around,

restlessly.

It enters the system,

and multiplies.

It leaves only in rare moments where the only thing I can do.

Is breathe.

Take in your surroundings.

Inhale violence, 

Pain, 

Corruption.

Exhale confusion,

Pain,

Anger.

Inhale Peace,

Love,

Beauty.

Exhale Strength,

Passion,

Wonder.

Just breathe.