RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Beating rhythmically into crevices of mind and heart, driving
out negativity and moods of despair, leaving no room for them
in this intense melody.
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People's excitement jumping with a thrilling fascination that
enables their hearts and minds to let go and become one through
melodies being played.
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Twilight reflecting in your loving eyes as they touch mine in
a moment of tantalizing love that touches deeply within, this
heart soaring into the atmosphere.
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Material gains mean nothing, for love, caring and compassion
encompass everything we need while here on earth, tasting
an atmosphere of togetherness as we accompany one another.
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Circulating in tempos of articulate melodies and their rhythms,
following them into measures of chords and harmonies, looking
for a happy ending.
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Walking along to songs of love and loss, tears being stranded,
choked within this heart, alone and unpretentious, rising feel-
ings flowing into lava-like emotions.
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Lilting and energetic music playing for the luau,
today's special celebration at the Senior Center.

A great and happy time being had by all of us,
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Skinny dipping in the moonlight, swimming, pretending
to be on a desert island.

Cool air wafting across our bodies, as your warm lips
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Rattling inside playing a ukulele, shaking up the
crowd with a Hawaiian song.

Beating, taking us through the islands, having a
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Islands of love shifting moods within, desires and
passion rising within us.

Wanting to be held and kissed throughout the night,
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