When all around you is in upset

When your smile can’t be found

When tears are ready to fall—

Just take a deep breath.

When fear overtakes reason

When doubt overshadows hope

When kindness fades—

Just take a deep breath.

When hope has flown

When time seems lost

When anxiety keeps us awake—

Just take a deep breath.

When anger clouds us

When hurt besets us

When compassion is thin on the ground—

Just take a deep breath.

Breathe in hope and love and serenity

Breathe out fear and darkness and hurt.