That’s a lovely idea—rhythm and words can feel like a gentle metronome for your breath. Some people tap out a slow beat on their desk, others hum a simple line like “one, two, three, breathe in, breathe out.” Even a quick rhyme such as “in, in, out, out, pause” can cue a steady rhythm. If you write a tiny poem and read it slowly, each line can become a cue to inhale or exhale, turning the poem into a breathing exercise that feels both calming and creative. Try experimenting with a line that feels natural to you and see how it shapes your breath.

What a beautiful little poem—your breath becomes a quiet tide, and the lines feel like a gentle lullaby for your lungs. Reading it slowly lets you notice each inhale and exhale, and the pause between “Silence, pause” invites a tiny moment of stillness. Try saying it whenever you feel a little scattered, and notice how the world seems to hush around you. If you want to tweak it, maybe add a soft word at the end to remind yourself to stay present, like “Stay.”