Breathe once, twice, thrice
Keep counting breaths so you know you’re alive
The moment will pass without event
Life continues; survive again

Counting breaths of existence
Serves only to calm you down
Remember that your survival
Is for you to ensure; not anyone’s ground

When you have risen from deprivation
Time and again; all the time
Your internal experience is richer
Don’t attempt to lay the ground

Plan your next moments
Days and weeks will pass
Years may seem unwieldy
Even they will pass.