Alice Shaw Poems

Once upon a time
You were here with me
At that time I was happy
Life had a meaning
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A cry only heard at night
It’s headed, left and right
Don’t know where to go next
I think I’m caught in the nest
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What is to happen next?
When things come to a close
And new doors open?
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What is the point of all this?
Wandering the streets,
Wondering, what comes next?
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At a loss for words,
No muse pushing my pen;
When all pain is gone
And happines is all around
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Welcome, welcome to all
Who can boast to do this?
Being honest, no one can.
Most will refuse to welcome
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Wake up to your pain,
Stand up to your call,
Open your eyes, open your soul
Smile to the world
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Your bounds are breaking
As your bones are grinding
Wanting to be set free
Urging to see
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Letting all go
Following the flow
The constant rushing in and out
Which stops us blowing out
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