Dichotomy of a Day
by Alyssa P. (Grade 12)

Breathing in,
expecting clarity, getting fog.
Each breath forced and tense;
gloomy skies cover.
Breathing in,
eyes wet with salt, yet
dry with true emotion;
gloomy skies cover.
Breathing in,
the familiar heaviness, slowly,
slowly, climbing down - hesitant;
gloomy skies fade.
Breathing out,
clarity reaching you, once,
again, again you have light;
gloomy skies fade.
Breathing out,
The cycle then repeats,
gloomy skies cover;
breathing in,
becoming stronger.