RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Life is funny in many ways, if you look for the laughter
that is always below the surface.

There is plenty of time to be serious when there is loss
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Figuring out paths of life that I have traversed thus far,
wondering why I ever decided to take some of them.

Life would have been much easier I believe, had I gone in
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Clouds above are rippling and forming patterns all over
the sky.

Gathering in at the seams and splitting down the middle,
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Wallowing in puddles of life, expecting nothing, knowing
that promises made will never be fulfilled for that is
the way of this earthly life.
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Realizing visions as they come into mind, enjoying their
constant changing and altering of thoughts.

Giving much pleasure just sitting here, seeing their
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Scurrying across the desert like a rabbit running from
it's deadly enemy.

Not able to stop, being afraid of what will happen if
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Messages twanging from guitars playing in a band, their
easy-going melodies talking out loud in musical tones,
exercising positive aspects of life.
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Thinking of friends who could not make it here today,
knowing that they would be having the time of their
life if they could've been here with us.
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Still writing as thoughts fall into place, energizing
this mind with their effervescent flavors.

Tasting their moments of glory, smelling aromas, filling
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Walking highways alone and bereft of company, knowing that
no one can understand what is being gone through even though
they may try.
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