Carefully Watching Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Struck by rhythms being played this morning, beating
heart keeping time with drums incessantly.

Staunch and total is the relief from stress that I
am finding through this music.

So in synch and energetic, taking me into an ever-
effervescent stage of life.

Enlivening my spirit, tantalizing all senses to the
utmost, carefully watching, making sure they keep time.

Knowing every note as it's heard with perfect pitch,
another gift from God added to what he's already given.

Blazing fires of energy enfolding me with their beauty
and forbidden flames, yet I am within them through imag-
ination and creative reality, solace and serenity filling
pomy being totally.