This poem was inspired by a friend’s photograph on Facebook.
It’s not my usual ‘style’, if I have such a thing. So, it’s a bit of an experiment.
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One Second.
By David Milligan-Croft.
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hang on for just one second
that’s all I ask
just one second
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there, that’s it
now, one more
hang on for one more second
deep breath
that’s it
in through the nose
out through the mouth
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let’s try 5 seconds this time
look at me
hang on for 5 more seconds
you can do it
in through the nose
out through your nose or mouth
you’re doing great
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now, 10
let’s try 10 seconds
there you go
it’s getting easier, isn’t it
deep breaths
nice and easy
hold my hand
squeeze it tight
I’ve got you
help is on its way
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