If I took a breath, that
Didn't involve you
I'd be short of air by now

At least somewhere down
The line, there would be
A simpler time where breathing became easy

Just the simple
Inhale, Exhale
Would be sufficient to carry on

But easier said than done, my dear
My inhales were your exhales
And i fear you face was my only candlelight

I'd like to say I'm sorry
But I'm all out of apologies and
I'm pretty sure you've heard them all before

I will, therefore, not be a bore and
Rhyme my way back to
Your heart

Instead, I will remain
Til death,
To be forever,
Short of Breath.