RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Jumping, turning around, dancing inside, tipping over and
moving on the outside.

Flowing with the rhythm of music tuning in, feeling it
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Loving set down quietly with no rules on who or why or
when to love.

Silently it just seems to come your way and take possession
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Respect lies in words said when young,
reaching out, testing barriers to see how far
you can go, immediately freezing up when you
get in trouble.
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Pulling up from the deepest part of self, shadows of memories
vaguely appear, but only momentarily.

Trying to focus in seems to be impossible, memories float in
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Skating around in ever widening circles,
passing each other over and over.

Faster and faster, feeling the speed,
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A rhythmic beat pulsing through my veins, pushing me in
circles around the rink.

Colors flashing bright and strong, reflecting off the
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Feeling terribly alone today, walking slowly around the
mountain, not wanting to go home.

Staring out across the wide expanse of desert, finding
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Blue waters turned green with reflections of the sun in
another direction.

Reaching out and touching my eyes with it's beauty, causes
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Filling up slowly with emotion, turning inside out from
all it's commotion.

Hurting and crying, wanting to die and be left alone,
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Golden helmets sitting on the side of a boat, waiting for
someone to place them on their heads and climb upon a
motorcycle.
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