How to Live

Start with breathing.

I know it is hard. 

I thought it was automatic or autonomic. 

Didn’t my dad teach me that in his science class?

So why do I have to try so hard just to breathe?

Well, I guess I will try harder. 

And hope it helps me to live.

What’s next?

How 'bout keeping my heart beating.

Yes, another autonomic function.

So why does it feel like it never beats on time?

Or in rhythm. 

Like it’s pounding out of my chest.

Like it’s slowing down or 

speeding up when I’m at rest.

Guess I’ll work on that one, too. 

And hope it helps me to live.

Let’s try resting. Maybe laughing.

I’ll try playing. Eat good food?

Drinking water ought to help.

An Electrolyte or two? 

Or there’s supplements and minerals

I'll make sure that they’re organic. 

I won’t hurry, I won’t worry

And I promise not to panic.

And hope it helps me to live.