Barely breathing Quote by Mercy Cortez (LiveForeverAnon
““Tears flood in you your eyes burning your heart scars with my name scratched deep My face is gone my heart betrayed by your lullabies I’m a shadow of a girl inside Hands are touching you nothing takes the place of you Heart wrench, weeps goodbye Lullabies, beautiful and trusting Barely breathing as they break into dust Lonely corners me Sweeps me off my feet Shows me it was better for me Fingertips holding close your grip not as soft Follows me to an empty bed I can’t stop the weakening of my soul my body is dying your tune is holding my mind Let me go see what I do No control No you You whisper your sweet goodbye If it is small it won’t interrupt my sleep But my heart you keep You say it’s for me But who would be happy? Alone left out in the cold””
About This Quote
The speaker feels overwhelmed by loss and longing, describing a deep emotional void and yearning for release.
In simple terms: Intense grief and longing create a feeling of emptiness.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge pain and seek healing.
Themes
grief
loss
longing
identity
healing
Mood
melancholic
intense
Type
poetic
emotional
When to use this quote
- breakup
- bereavement
- personal crisis
- creative expression
Key Concepts
emotional trauma
attachment
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What does release look like for you?
- How can you honor the pain while moving forward?
A Different Perspective
The poetic style may obscure practical steps toward coping.
