A Breath For A Breath

Breath is the key
To mastery of space.
The king lion's majesty,
A comforting constant.
The gentle, rhythmic flare of the nostril,
The softest glistening curl
Now
And now
And again
Never ceasing,
Only rising higher
In moments of glory.
It's in the undulation of the ribs,
Causing the golden ripple to flow.
Whoever breathes unfalteringly
No matter what comes
Is the one who will be followed.
Until, (with a smile)
The arrival of another
Who breathes more life in...
And with more breath
Comes more
Than was possible
Before...