RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Titillating, invigorating, tasty melodies and rhythms touching
this brain with a lively anticipation, forever taking my mind
on interior adventures.
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Finding friends along pathways of this life, when meeting,
having been total strangers, striking up conversations,
learning about each other's likes and dislikes.
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Sitting here at Devonshire Senior Center watching a pool
tournament my husband is playing in, nine men vying for
first place.
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Rejoicing in this bright new morning, awaiting special graces
that will come our way during the day, loving the fact that
every day is a brand new one.
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Catching up to the world after every setback we are challenged
with throughout our lives, touching upon our minds, hearts and
spirits.
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Loving humor, jokes and laughter for they all make the world
go around, spectacular and wonderful talent taking me through
hardships, turmoil and suffering.
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Looking through windows in front of where I'm sitting,
watching pool players hitting balls all over the table
with concise precision, hitting them into pockets.
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Mind sated by rhythms being listened to, surrendering self
to their melodies, finding solace through chords and measures bringing beauty into imagination.

Fulfilling thoughts, ideas and concepts, all of them in-
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Appreciating life and everything it has to offer, always
ready for any challenge it throws at me, ready to try or
experiment with anything at least one time.
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Being unrecognizable to self at times when other people stress
me out, trying to involve me in their particular dramas, not
wanting to be a part of their misery.
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