RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Ripples across the canal, wavering in an afternoon breeze,
reminding me of many times, fishing at our Arizona lakes.

Always having a great time, resting in the beauty of our
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Sitting here at Buddy Stubbs, enjoying their delicious
bar-b-que and live band.

A wonderful experience that I enjoy the last Saturday
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Riding into the sunrise just because I am feeling contrary
today, not wanting to write the ordinary.

Sour grapes hanging in this mind, waiting for the right
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Racing to the finish line, wanting to cross over to the
other side.

Never faltering or wavering, heading straight for it's
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Brightness of the twilight hanging in the sky above,
lighting the footpaths as we wend our way through
the darkness.
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Defying certain things in life, hoping to be energized
in times of loss, yet falling beneath life's curtains
of sorrow.
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Laughing, joyfully watching seniors dancing and having
a great time, doing what they love to do.

Hoping to be as energetic as these eighty and ninety
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Reaching shores of life, stepping onto them,
walking through warm sand, thinking of the
life I have already lived for sixty four years.
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Loss affects everyone at one time or another, under different
circumstances.

We all grieve in ways known only to each individual, there
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Sadly walking down back roads, peering into forests, trying
to see between trees so closely situated together.

Taking many thoughts, attempting to picture a better time,
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