RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Playing the piano of life, composing your life's song
along with my heart, joining us together in life.

Never needing any other, playing etudes of our souls
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Silent repetition falling upon creative minds as
they listen to rhythms of music flowing incessantly
into waterfalls that pour into pools below.
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Not wanting to be separated from you, only wanting
to be held closely, feeling your arms around me.

Making love through the afternoon, kids in school,
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Looking out into the darkness of night, seeing lights
shining upon a tree, bare, no leaves left upon it.

It's limbs reaching into the darkened sky, trying to
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Crossing ravines of life, searching for the beauty that
I lost when you left me, my dear.

Solemn, eyes tearing constantly as memories continue to
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Settling into the silence of an interior atmosphere,
being held spiritually here in my being.

Finding solace and serenity needed to exist, peace-
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Liveliness rearing it's head here at the Wagon Yard
where I'm writing poetry once again after a long time
not able to come here.
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Locomotive energy flowing through my mind, taking
intellect soaring above.

Figuring out mathematical equations that will keep
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Looking out into the vast landscapes of our western state,
deserts, arid and beautiful, luring me out into it's cacti-
laden atmosphere.
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Feeling rhythms from the past building higher
within my soul.

Regulating my breathing, feeling the excite-
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