Performing Life Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Laying tones on top of one another like bricks, making a wall
between others and myself, wanting to contemplate, be away
from people to do what I need to.

Keeping alive and vibrant throughout this life, unfolding,
opening up and blossoming into my future-filled life, read-
justing, adapting and being adept at anything and everything.

Filling life with interest and curiosity, loving the magic and
mystery being formed innately within, spreading it around like
cream cheese on crackers.

It's flavor being tasted in my mind so sublimely and totally,
always regarding what is going to be written into poetry, my
mind and intellect being sentinels.

Keeping the accuracy and definitions of meaning, making sure
that all is working along with innate talent, flowing into
the future silently.

Never forsaking this life and time for anything or anyone else,
a totally beautiful way of performing life through music and
poetry.