Her breath became shallow
Her throat started burning
All as she was running
Smoke coming out of her mouth
Created by the mix of her hot breath with the cold air
That's the only way she could breathe
Its below 60 degrees
Running after every beep
Just keep up with the beat
For her it was harder than it seems
Getting to the other side in time felt like climbing a mountain that was steeped
Still she was the second to the first that couldn't last
Everybody was shocked “not the smallest in the class”
Shamed by the coach asking “Are you okay, do you need to go to the nurse?”
She nodded yes.
“Control your breathing” the P.E. coach added.
Hiding asthma is something she wished she was good at; at least at that moment.
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Smoke is the generated word here. Form my challenge:
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Shout out to Michelle Liew for actually trying trying the challenge alone with me. You are killing this challenge with your colorful words. Check it out:
About the Creator
L.I.E
Hey, I'm Emily! Thanks for reading. Hope you read something that inspires you. Or something that you find relatable.
Comments (5)
Nice and full of emotion!
Powerful portrayal of struggle and resilience.
Oh, Poor she. Amazingly written ✨
If you think hiding Asthma is hard, although my wife has that but she also has COPD, I was panting with you. Loved your poem however I am now out of breath just reading it Emily. -Nicely done!!
Lol, I'd have fainted. Loved your poem!