breathe

in and out
like an accordion
twist and shout
your native tongue
oxygen
is your best friend
when it ends
up in your lungs

breathe
go ahead and breathe
life's a little magic
hidden up your sleeve
breathe

from the tip top 
of your body
to the bottom 
of your diaphragm
it's like a black belt
in karate
gets you out of
traffic jams

breathe
go ahead and breathe
it'll help you 
like you won't believe

from deep dark dixie
to the banks of the ohio
if your heart is hot
or twenty-five below
may calmness follow you
wherever you may go

breathe
go ahead and breathe
life is a tapestry to weave
breathe