we each slice out
a corner plot of this planet
to call our own, to own
the air we breathe, try to
create space where we feel
safe, nurtured, secure
some among us will venture
further and further with each breath
see the expanse that makes us
feel so small, our every effort at air
so miniscule, yet so wanting
breathing is both voluntary and involuntary
a voluntary action anticipates
goal-orientated movement
we anticipate life with every breath
our goal to fill this space within us
to fill this space outside of us
to become the air we breath

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