RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Realistically living in a cocoon, not wanting to face the
cruelty of a distant world.

Falling into an abyss of sorrow, letting it envelope me
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Saving myself from a danger of dying, by writing and
keeping my music playing constantly.

Having the presence of mind to think through everything,
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Realizing all the properties kept in life, all culminating
in many facets of integrated intelligence.

Making sure that everything is acceptable and above reproach,
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Freezing interiorly from a voice, speaking in authoritative
tones, squeezing liberty and freedom, causing listening to
happen even when not wanting to.
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Spirit of sorrow sits heavily upon my heart today,
challenging my mind in a battle of unforgiving tears.

Raking my mind, tossing tidbits of images, taunting
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Swiftly and beautifully, life takes me on a
journey into forests of my choosing.

Selecting those of New Jersey and Prescott,
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Rushing through moments of rhythm, writing as quickly as
possible to keep up with every word that they are showing
within my mind.
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Rasping against this heart, a silent sadness is penetrating
and grabbing hold of my soul right now.

Reminding it that life is soulfully temporary and now must
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Softly frowning, thinking of a time that has long since
passed, remembering it with heart-felt sadness.

Tenderly touching it's essence, allowing it to flow
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This is my song of love, sung beyond you in life's embrace,
forgiving all the little hurts bestowed when still alive
and with you.
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