Lungs, Salt, and Regrets

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Breathe in...

This is what he tells himself

In hopes of staying calm

One phone call

One drink later

And everything goes wrong.

"Your grandfather is moving"

"Youre not allowed to see your father"

"Your dog is being put down"

"You should call your oma to say goodbye"

"Youre a liar..."

In the span of a second

His head is spinning

Breathe, breathe, fucking breathe

His throat is dry

He can't move

His eyes are burning red

And a wall is his next victim

Leaving him exhausted and alone.

Remember to breathe

And finally his chest rises with air

Before releasing with tears

Just breathe

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