5 Poems About Breathing You Cannot Do Without

Breathing is one of those essential things that we literally cannot do without. A bit like food – except that you can survive longer without food than you can without breathing! There are a lot of poems about food and drink, right? So what about the poems about breathing?

Well, look no further – we’ve got a real treasure trove for you! Poetry can be fun and enjoyable to read, but did you know that reading poetry – either out loud or in your head – can actually benefit your life in many other ways too?

The structure and metre of poetry can sometimes be similar to breathing – you have the rhythms, the ebb and flow, and the ins and outs (excuse the pun!) that can all help us to slow down and regulate our breathing.

Deep breathing is very important – it helps us get plenty of oxygen, plus it can really help with calming the mind and any anxieties or worries that we may have.

Many poems, when read aloud, can actually mimic the breathing that is most beneficial to us, so have a look through our poems about breathing and you are sure to find something that will help you.

Poems About Breathing

Breathing Love

Author: S. Smith

Breathing love, with every breath I take
It fills my lungs, my heart, and makes
A peaceful calm within
A gentle, loving din
Breathing love, with every move I make

I breathe in love, with every step I take
It guides my feet, and helps me make
A path through this world
Where love can unfurl
Breathing love, with every choice I make

I breathe in love, and let it be
A guiding light, that sets me free
To live and to love
And to rise above
Breathing love, eternally.

Process

Author: S. Smith

Breathing, a process so simple and small
Yet without it, we would surely fall
Inhale, exhale, a rhythm so fine
A dance between body and mind

With every breath, we take in life
Oxygen flowing, like a knife
Through our veins, to every cell
Allowing us to thrive and excel

Breathing, a process we often take for granted
But without it, our fate would be slanted
So let us pause, and take a breath
And give thanks for this gift of life and death.

Breath Of Life

Author: S. Ellis

The breath of life, a precious gift
A source of energy, and a lift
From the first breath we take
To the last breath we make
The breath of life, a constant shift

It flows through us, like a river
Sustaining and nourishing, forever
A bridge between body and soul
A tether that keeps us whole

The breath of life, a miracle
A sign of vitality, and a tell
Of the spark within us, that burns bright
And keeps us moving, day and night

So let us cherish, and hold dear
This breath of life, that we hold near
For it is the source of our being
And the reason for our seeing.

Not Breathing

Author: S. Ellis

Without breath, there is no life
Without air, there is no strife
Without breath, we cannot speak
Without air, our voices are meek

Without breath, we cannot run
Without air, our feet are undone
Without breath, we cannot play
Without air, our joy is at bay

Without breath, we cannot love
Without air, our hearts are a glove
Without breath, we cannot exist
Without air, we cannot persist

So let us cherish, and hold dear
This breath that we hold so near
For it is the source of our being
And the reason for our seeing.

Oxygen

Author: I. Brett

Oxygen, the very air we breathe
A gas so vital, we cannot deceive
Without it, life cannot exist
Our bodies and minds would quickly twist

It flows through us, like a river
Sustaining and nourishing, forever
A bridge between body and soul
A tether that keeps us whole

Oxygen, a chemical so pure
A part of the air, that is so sure
To keep us alive, and well
And provide the energy, to excel

So let us cherish, and hold dear
This oxygen, that we hold near
For it is the source of our being
And the reason for our seeing.

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