Breathing room

Posted on August 15, 2013 by tyler4turtles

Over time
we unknowingly
share each
other’s lives —
your breath
recycled in mine —
all words aired
out under one
hemispheric
skyline.

About tyler4turtles

I am an avid photographer, poet, ecologist, bookworm, blogger, art enthusiast and runner who calls Montana home but lives in Oregon.
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16 Responses to Breathing room

  3. Lana says:
    August 15, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I love how the simplicity and conciseness of this make you slow down to take each line in.

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  4. Charron's Chatter says:
    August 15, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    here’s another interesting fact: scientists think we actually absorb cells of people to whom we live closely with–into our own bodies! They’ve discovered mixed DNA sequences or some such–and that’s all I remember, but I am pretty sure it is right. Freakily weird, and emphasizing the need to be around positive peeps.

    Lovely poem, Tyler. You have a gift with word choice. You are Mother Nature’s poet laureate. 🙂

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    • tyler4turtles says:
      August 16, 2013 at 6:53 pm

      Thank you, Karen! I’m not surprised. We share earth, air, water and pillow talk with our significant other, why not throw DNA into the menagerie? It’s ironic b/c we are mutants born by random evolution, creatures of circumstance, spaced in time, though housed in the same big bedroom. I hope you have a wonderful Friday and relaxing weekend, my friend!
      Cheers,
      Tyler 🙂

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  6. greenmackenzie says:
    August 16, 2013 at 12:13 am

    I love the awareness of this poem, it feels very in touch with reality….

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    • tyler4turtles says:
      August 16, 2013 at 6:43 pm

      Thank you, my friend! You scribe a keen observation. My poetry centers itself around a sense of place, words and feelings attuned to the moment. I hope you have a wonderful Friday and relaxing weekend!
      Cheers,
      Tyler 🙂

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  7. Gallivanta says:
    August 16, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Thank goodness there are good air filters.

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  8. debcoats says:
    August 16, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    this is beautiful…. and so true, makes you stop and think about your breathe… 😉

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    • tyler4turtles says:
      August 16, 2013 at 6:09 pm

      Thank you, Deb! Your kind and thoughtful words are always appreciated! Glad your creative spirit connected with my message. We are all parts recycled back into the whole world, air and earth, flesh and bone mingling together, locked in a timeless dance, steps planted with purpose. Hope you have a wonderful Friday and relaxing weekend, my friend! Keep up the inspired work on your blog!
      Cheers,
      Tyler 🙂

      Reply

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