The Extra Mile

As you breathe in

savour the feeling

in your soul.

The one telling you,

that for a second

you are in control.

Hold on to it for

as long as

you can manage,

its benefits will be

to your advantage.

Close your eyes

and drift away,

calmness has arrived

and with luck it will stay.

Forget about everything

for the shortest while

and realise it was worth

going the extra mile.