Living Through Expectations Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Ripping and tearing memories with shards of tears, letting
them flow endlessly into this heart.

Full of crystal drops, heart so heavy, that it cannot hold
onto them for very long.

Asking God to give a reprieve, but He doesn't seem to be
listening or hearing me.

Continuing anyway, moving forward into another day, another
moment; living through expectations even those that never
are brought to fruition.

Another dimension stepping up, giving a special feeling that
brings a lot of hope into this fragile and frail life.

Surviving out of sheer will power, knowing that it can't
last forever, yet holding on to it for now to get through
all the turmoil and suffering entering life daily.