Realizing This Temporary Reality Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Lights interiorly lit, shining upon the Divine within, faith,
hope and charity always sitting quietly, yet exuberantly in-
side my being.

Filled with the energy of my spirit, realizing the temporary
reality of my life, never forgetting that this life of mine
is being lived on borrowed time.

Living every moment of it avidly and fully, reaching within
for everything that I need in this world, never trusting or
relying on anyone else for sustenance or what I may need.

Repressing feelings of wanting love of another, having been
hurt too much along paths of life, not wanting to lose my-
self in the ego and lust of another.

Relying on God and faith to continue this solo journey on
earth, keeping pace with natural inclinations of my soul so
I may one day enter heaven again.