RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Shadows of reflections staring back at me through windows of
imagination that separate mind and heart at times, charging
daily into many hidden obstacles of darkness.
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Living in the world, friends in every corner, talking, sharing
with one another, loving and caring about one another, a great
tribute to humanity.
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Soothing feelings of music, bringing hope and wonder to this
mere poet, living in it's rhythms alone, yet satisfied and
happy.
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Appreciating this wonderful life, living in it's poetical depths,
free and contented, sharing with the world, making friends and
standing up for what's right.
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Solemn, gentle feelings of self-worth participating in the
freedoms we've held onto here in the United States Of America.

A wisdom that our forefathers gave and preserved through the
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Standing on the sidelines, watching and focusing clearly on the
bastardization the democrats are trying to make of our nation.

Keeping close attention, watching with an intensive eye, the
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Totally feeling solace touching this spirit interiorly after an
arduous and difficult morning, glad to at last find the time to
sit, eat and relax at a McDonald's fast food restaurant.
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Soaring straight into another dimension, wanting to get clear
of this earthly life, needing the peace and serenity of the
Divine through a bluened light within.
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Watching as homeless people walk by McDonald's, all their
possessions held in shopping carts and plastic bags, looks
of desperation on their faces.
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Young teenagers now sitting across from us, watching as they
see me writing to music, wondering what it is that I'm doing.

Smiling inwardly, but not stopping, giving just a mere reflec-
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