Face Value Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Kicking around dirt on dusty trails of life, reminiscing about
when life was easier and simpler, taking it at face value, no
evil pretensions anywhere near it's essence.

Giving life a brilliance that could never be matched by anything
or anyone on this entire earth, beauty and strength holding onto
this effervescent being.

Young, alive and so very vibrant, unable to be tamed by anyone,
a free spirit in every respect, no ties to bind or hold onto me
ever.

Living free and doing things my own way, being no one's slave
while living on this earth, turning away from those who think
to control what I want in life.