Lines Of Beginning Knowledge Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

On a separate solo journey today, writing from morning
sunrise to evening's dusk in an exam room at Dr. L's.
office.

Retreating from life to get an I.V., it being worth it
because poetry is being written in exchange for hours
on end of time.

Not minding the wait, because all thoughts are happy
for the extra time spent in putting them out to the
world.

Happy and feeling appreciated, they join with this
soul in praising God through innate gifts He has given.

Utilizing every moment, continuing in the lines of
beginning knowledge and following them onto empty
shores of seasides, sitting in mind.

Holding onto the essence of life in many modes and
moods of intelligence.

Enjoying being in the presence of self, totally open
and honest, being self, and not being interrupted by
anyone as they leave space essentially alone to do
what is needed to do.

Greatly appreciating their trust and comfortable
stances of being here so long and writing.