RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Shouting out to the world, wanting to shower it with inner
poetry, portraying life in many forms and sentences, giving
off their own essence in the simple country ways of the
desert.
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Wanting to break chains of life from within, being free
and independent.

Soaring into inner depths of intellect, finding self in
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Somnolent pastimes being held in daylight, left over from
last night's dreams, slipping away from the edges of night,
looking for miracles to appear.
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Wondering in depths of interior solace at all the things
that I've learned through the years.

Some of them thrilling, some not, but they have all
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Having appointments with Dr. L. just once a month now,
hoping to keep improving, yet knowing that I am not,
is a travesty to this mind of mine.
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Looking for your reflection in every window that I pass,
reaching out with my heart to feel your presence as I
walk by.
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Sun setting before us, blazing gently against our eyes,
multitudes sitting, awaiting their son's and daughter's
graduation.
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Upgrading and stepping gladly into another space,
crawling into domains of another environment,
taking satisfaction of being into inner depths of
fascination.
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Walking upon steps of betrayal, not knowing where they
will lead, afraid of whatever end is hidden.

Hesitantly watching passers-by, for signs of hatred,
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Music blasting it's way throughout Planet Hollywood,
giving the atmosphere an upbeat rhythm.

Walls are covered with mementos of every kind,
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