RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Standing on edges of dreams, listening to heavenly rhythms
fold themselves into my mind with a sublime passion.

Wrapping may mind around every measure, allowing them to
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Early morning rising, ready to be discharged from
the hospital, yet it may not happen for a while.

Knowing that my Granddaughter is expecting me,
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Searching, letting go, becoming amid the turmoil of daily
life.

Waiting, watching, wondering where to go next, silently
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Crying within, saddened by the recollection of this day,
afraid to speak another word.

Hurting intensely, tears filling eyes and having nowhere
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Anger building up inside, putting pressure on my mind, going
ahead, ignoring it's pain, looking out at life, it's glory
hidden, seeking inside, answers to it's plight.
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Why must I always be alone, why can't I have anyone here on
earth, I'm only human?

Loneliness, emptiness, I feel each day is excruciating, why
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Habitually happening, taking comfort in the knowledge that
life is happening inside where enlightenment may follow in
close pursuit.
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All of life revolves around children, taking care of and
protecting them.

Why then do our courts keep giving abusive mothers children
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Rushing to meet a new beginning, awakening from a deep sleep
through the night.

Keeping mind wide open, never taking my sight off of the
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If God loves you just as you are, who am I not to do
the same?

Loving and accepting, not wanting to change anything
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