RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Soothing platitudes are being realized and satisfied
within, giving me a sense of solitude.

Filling all parts of this being, spreading a peaceful
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Finding places of possibility in darkened corners of life,
answering questions with more questions, instead of answers.

Curiosity mounting and taking over intellect with purpose
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Pressure of life pressing me into petals of blossoms
inherent in life, forging pathways of delight into
the essence of being.
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Unequaled pressure of life tears into existence,
pulling it apart for moments in time.

Sequestering particles, protecting them from dire
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Secluding and enlivening spirits in spaces of this mind,
giving them an energy of purpose as it fills us with an
enlightenment.
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Feeling alive and full of vigor, mind becoming brighter,
setting my soul on fire.

Brimming with an energy of unanticipated love, letting
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Tonight is darkening in the sky, twilight is bouncing
along throughout the universe.

Bright beams of light, coming from the heavens and
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Attending a robotic competition here at A.S.U. Memorial
Union, where our friend's Grandchildren are competing,
having been the state champions just last year.
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Experiencing life at A.S.U., remembering all the fun and
enjoyment had when younger in attendance here.

A wonderful time, learning and finding out what it was
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Success has come around at long last in senior years, all
these years of writing and learning new things, experiencing
life, doesn't come close to beginnings of education when I
started at A.S.U. in my sophomore year of high school.
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