RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Trapped within this body, weighed down by a mind filled with
despairing thoughts, life parades on by.

Taking no chances, finding no joy, lifting eyes up to heaven,
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Particles of life flowing through rhythms, taking us to
farther sides of melodies, giving us the energy to stride
forward.
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Reaching inwards where all of life exists within our souls,
watching how it continues beating along with rhythms of
another life, lived for moments in eternity.
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Racing down the 51 in a yellow cab, on the way to an
appointment, relaxing, listening to KOOL radio and
it's many great oldies.
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Listening to sounds of musical poetry within, fanciful
delights dancing in continuous motion, allowing freedom
of movement and choice.
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Finding wishing is the supreme thought throughout life,
as ideas continually flow into the existence of fluid
interaction.
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Holding tight to feelings and sincere
convictions, all truths held closely
in my heart.
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Listening to a new sound, as it rasps gently across my
brain, teasing as I try and place it into a category or
sphere, keeping it in mind to write through.
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Silencing effects of another dull day with exhilarating
moments of writing poetry.

Meanwhile, feeling an exquisite purposefulness of an
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Standing firmly in the midst of my beliefs, not moving at
all, because it is who I am.

Satisfied that life has given the gifts needed to carry
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