I see but can't hear through the pounding
My heart in my ears
Nothing can happen, it won't happen
I can't think, I can't breathe
The pounding fails to bring oxygen
Gasping
A smile cracks my lips and a forced laugh echoes
As I struggle
A simple conversation grows as it is played
Over and over
Thinking, over-thinking
But your smile clears everything
Enough for me to breathe
And we talk
And you laugh
And I love.
I can't breathe 'cause my heart is pounding.