RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Conquering steps towards maturity, an uphill climb, is a
difficult task to undertake.

Watching what is said, to whom it's being said, not
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Eating a piece of hard candy and listening to a melody being sung,
by a friend.
Lilting, taking all of us down memory lane in a capsule of human
behavior.
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Listening intently to a song repeatedly without stopping,
because it continues to inspire me with it's universal
appeal and rhythm.
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Treasured moments of a youngster's first karaoke song.
Singing her ABC's and sounding so sincere as she
concentrated on what she was saying.
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Solemnly in synch, dancing across my mind, feeling
time-altering mechanisms move and gyrate within.

Collecting visions of subconscious imaginings and
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Remunerations of life stand out against a backdrop of trials
and tribulations, tempting with repugnant situations.

As I travel through distinct measures of love, many travesties
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Entering a zone, filled with loud rocking music,
sating my soul, easing my mind as our future steps
onto the next shore of life.
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Life, it sits and waits for it's time,
acknowledging purposes and divine
intervention.
Standing in corridors of heaven,
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A hectic race, a forgotten doctor appointment, a taxi showing
up at the door to take me there.
Rushing around, getting ready in five minutes, leaving without
my husband knowing or realizing that I'm gone.
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Riding along in a yellow cab, late for another
appointment because there were no cabs available
when I called forty-five minutes ago.
Trying to stay calm, listening to music and
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