Calming Countdown

10
Take a breath,
Breathe on in.
Take a breath,
Raise your chin.

9
Take a breath,
Think bright thoughts.
Take a breath,
You’ll find lots.

8
Take a breath,
Dark words appear.
Take a breath,
Make them clear.

7
Hold that breath,
Think of friends.
Hold that breath,
Through the lens.

6
Hold that breath,
Think of family.
Hold that breath,
Ignore the calamity.

5
Hold that breath,
Your mind’s a storm.
Hold that breath,
Calm and warm.

4
Breathe on out,
You are loved.
Breathe on out,
All someone thinks of.

3
Breathe on out,
Someone cares.
Breathe on out,
Out there somewhere.

2
Breath on out,
You’re not alone.
Breath on out,
From babe grown.

1
Breathe on out,
Feel like you’ll shatter.
Breathe on out,
You still matter.