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Breathe Through It

Updated on April 23, 2015
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Audrey is a poet, classical singer and voice teacher, recovering attorney and licensed psychotherapist.

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When all else fails, sing.
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My # 23 for National Poetry Month



bad things come in threes

its easy really

anyone can count that high

not such a high number that people give up

not such a low number

that we don't test the mettle

of the person involved.


I am at number three.

Breathe.


copyright/all rights reserved Audrey Howitt 2015

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you Jo!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you Mike!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you Vellur!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Breathing can get you through anything I think--thank you aviannovice!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you Sheila!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you Kristie!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      I have not heard of Sia! I will look her up now though

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      Kristie Townsend 2 years ago from Leicester

      Love this

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      Sheila Brown 2 years ago from Southern Oklahoma

      This is wonderful and a beautiful picture too! :)

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you Jamie! Me too!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you Flourish!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you tillsonititan!

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      Audrey Howitt 2 years ago from California

      Thank you tillsonititan!

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      Deb Hirt 3 years ago from Stillwater, OK

      Sage advice to breathe after the third...

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      Audrey Howitt 3 years ago from California

      Thank you Frank! You are a gem!

      I loved this picture as well Bill! Thank you!

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      Jo Alexis-Hagues 3 years ago from Lincolnshire, U.K

      Simple, but profoundly beautiful. The quote is so true, sometimes it takes a tortured soul to touch others, be it potery or music.

      As always, outstanding.

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      FlourishAnyway 3 years ago from USA

      This is terrific. Sharing. Voting up and more.

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      mckbirdbks 3 years ago from Emerald Wells, Just off the crossroads,Texas

      Frank is right - Wow

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      Nithya Venkat 3 years ago from Dubai

      Great poem and yes troubles come and they keep coming sometimes. The best way is to take a deep breathe and things will change for the better. Dark clouds are always blown away by the wind.

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      Jamie Lee Hamann 3 years ago from Reno NV

      Thank you for reminding me, I really needed it. Jamie

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      Mary Craig 3 years ago from New York

      How many times have we heard that? I like the way you put it best! Cool picture too!

      Voted up, awesome, and interesting.

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      CrisSp 3 years ago from Sky Is The Limit Adventure

      Have you heard of Sia? She's an amazing artist and this poem of yours reminded me of her...love her songs (and her writings) just like how I love your poetry.

      Profound, simply beautiful and yes, when all else fails, sing!

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      Audrey Howitt 3 years ago from California

      Thank you Ruby! Still counting!

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      Bill Holland 3 years ago from Olympia, WA

      I was hooked with the picture. The poem was a wonderful bonus.

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      Frank Atanacio 3 years ago from Shelton

      wow this one just stopped me in my tracks...

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      Ruby Jean Richert 3 years ago from Southern Illinois

      The old adage, count to ten before striking out. Breathing is good. I guess I'm a two or three. lol

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