RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Life delivering many blows from behind, tearing apart
our well-being at times, having an interior strength
that helps to get through hardship, suffering and
turmoil.
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Living in an emptiness caused by the frailty of being
human, not knowing how to combat it at times, existing
in chaos, turmoil and stress.
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Thoughts trickling downstream lazily, never thinking of
anything but where they're headed, alone and unaccustom-
ed to having company along the way.
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Lurking behind darkened corners are shadows of doubt and
fear from the unknown, never daring to step up or out of
them.
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Reflections of echoes heard faintly in whispers of wind,
being blown about in memories of the mind, causing the
images to be brought out in the open.
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Misty curtains of mystery are constantly being closed,
keeping openness and wonder from being noticed in the
individual lives of perspectives.
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Adjusting life to get better results, attempting to find
answers with meaning and relevance, not just for self,
but for all of humanity.
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Circling life like a coyote after it's prey,
then playing with it, for that's part of the
fun of it.
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Teaching from experience is a great tool to learn from,
learning from other people's mistakes keeps you from
making the same ones.
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Listening to lights as they shine in the darkness,
watching as they touch and reflect off of shiny
objects all around.
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