The Chinese character for breath means "of the conscious self, or heart".

Three Deep Breaths

Something Beautiful
Wet Stones
Soft, shiny, coloful
Senuous.
Mineral nourished by rain,
becomes brighter,
richer,
soaking in
just the right amount.

Breath Meditation
My body soaks in the humid air.
My back soaks in the oil from a candle.
My heart soaks in a Love,
So soft and caring.
All caressed by breath upon breath.