circumventing

A conversational tip toeing

Toying with ideas

Pulled seemingly out of thin air

Hands pumping frantically

“Breathe”

She said, exhaling

Into my mouth

I coughed three times

Water froth foaming at the mouth

A mad dog – wild eyed and frenetic

“You’re here now” she whispered in my ear

Holding me tight

Reminding me that it’s alright

To remain in this corporal form

For now, we stay tethered

Inside in plain sight

For all to see