RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Sliding down routes never before taken towards the future
in hearses of blackened mourning.

Staring straight ahead, opening my mind to any and all
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Rushing to meet the steady beats of a sixties song
that always gives my heart great joy.

Needlessly saying to play it day and night, as it's
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Life and nature exist together as one on this planet, yet
many do not equate one with another.

Being short-sighted and into themselves, leaving out an
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Shadows lying in the sun, bathing their darkened corners
and enjoying an afternoon breeze blowing gently across
their faces.
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Autumn in Arizona is not much different than the rest
of the year, here in Phoenix, there are a few trees
with leaves turning red or yellow, nothing like the
splendor of Hackle Barney In New Jersey though.
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Socializing, treading water as idle conversations are being
carried on, wanting only to be free to write endlessly.

Wasting time, trying to be polite when all's I want to do
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Whispering into the darkened light, hoping to be heard by
someone with a caring and compassionate heart.

Falling aside, listening to the rhythm of a solo nature,
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Taunting looks sent our way from other people,
jealous of the love of our family.

Although, they have their own, they are not
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Arriving on edges of a new song, moving his body in
tormented thoughts, as his voice closes around each
word in a sad, lonely motion.
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When the world shines in daylight and nighttime dreams,
we adore everything that is being seen.

Living comfortably in the same birthday suits given to
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