T18.0XXA – Breathing Obstruction

Gasping / each second / an ending / find air / in my arms / cherished child / as I run / frantic / and screaming / slapping / your back / my sandals / on ice / chest heaving / with yours / feet desperate / for traction / I am kneeling / inside / on the seat / on the wheel / my husband’s / frustration / is clenched / in his fists / pounding / the dashboard / at red / lights / ignition keys / swinging / my child / were you thinking / what / were you thinking / when you touched / it and tasted / that shiny / new thing / small / as you are / you wanted / to know it / to bring the world / inward / and closer / you swallowed