RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Sometimes in the darkness sanity leaves, not
knowing which direction to go.

Safety is no longer existent, life has stopped
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Child-like movements bringing ecstasy to an
undeveloped mind, dancing with seniors playfully,
enjoying self and bonding with those around her.
Smiles and laughter, eyes meeting soul to soul
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Rejuvenating minds along sidewalks of time,
bringing into view, talents of beautiful
interior architecture.
Longings beseech my soul with motives of
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Enjoying the moment of exhilaration in a breath of fresh
art.

Freeing our souls from ordinary stations in life, giving
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Praying for miracles in everyday lives, reaching
towards heaven, hoping to end earthly strife.

Daily striving for unequal time, treading on
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Asking questions throughout the evening, wanting to
know all the answers not readily prepared.
Sordidly hanging heads in dejected unrealized dreams,
knowing that this is the end of all knowledge, no
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Flattened voice, disembarking from life's journey,
traveling to outer edges of the universe, searching
for faith in labyrinths of unfocused love.
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Insinuating circumstances causing havoc within,
writing dimensionally, figuring phantomly, signs
of tomorrow's destiny.
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Singing into my mind, a clarinet fills my head with
it's fascinating tones and voice.
Beginning strides of bliss enter my heart, taking
it on voyages of beauty through musical etudes and
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Walking through an icicle forest, touching it's brevity
in sights of melting drops, falling to the ground.
Coldness surrounding visions, giving them crystal-clear
clarity as I watch them slowly thaw in thought.
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