Thich Nhat Hanh's Gatha on Following the Breath

Breathing in, I calm my body.
Breathing out, I smile.
Dwelling in the present moment,
I know this is a wonderful moment.

Breathing in, I know that I am breathing in.
Breathing out, I know that I am breathing out.
As the in-breath goes deep,
the out-breath grows slow.

Breathing in makes me calm.
Breathing out brings me ease.

With the in-breath, I smile.
With the out-breath, I release.

Breathing in, there is only the present moment.
Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment.

In, Out
Deep, Slow
Calm, Ease
Smile, Release
Present moment, Wonderful moment