RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Sojourn, lagging behind grief, not wanting to
surpass it right now.

Knowing that I must experience it totally and
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Shoulders back, head held high, yet this heart
is hanging from within my mind, tears falling
into my soul endlessly.
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Remembering life as it used to be when younger,
carefree and filled with vibrant energy.

Always on the go, living every moment as if it
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Wanting to challenge everything with many
questions, wanting to know every single
detail of whatever touched my mind.
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Settling into a comfortable peaceful environment,
feeling the pleasure that intellect brings to mind.

Complacent and totally into the essence and passion
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Watching interiorly as people wander around, sensing
something that doesn't feel too well.

Knowing that others often look down on people, be-
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Living in realms of intellect, always ready for a
challenge in life to make it more exciting and less
boring.
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Walking away into the darkness, feeling the admonishment
of others who don't understand what this life is meant
for.
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Strolling through the park at midnight, stars peeking
down at me through the trees.

Watching and wondering what it is I'm doing, without
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Sensing reactions in my spirit as I write into poetry
the words I will be thinking.

Softly spoken, yet definitely pronounced and listened
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