RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Dissolving abstracts of sadness in concepts of
imagination.

Developing ideas, familiarizing self with facets
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Following trails into lonely forests, going into meadows
of clarified thoughts.

Finding the anticipation of an enticing motivation, ever
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Delicate balances of rhythms continually placing
their tones out into the stratosphere.

Finding traits of music that can be coded like
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Lilting and energetic music playing for the luau,
today's special celebration at the Senior Center.

A great and happy time being had by all of us,
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Skinny dipping in the moonlight, swimming, pretending
to be on a desert island.

Cool air wafting across our bodies, as your warm lips
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Rattling inside playing a ukulele, shaking up the
crowd with a Hawaiian song.

Beating, taking us through the islands, having a
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Islands of love shifting moods within, desires and
passion rising within us.

Wanting to be held and kissed throughout the night,
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Island style music, soft and slow with a vibrant tempo,
teaching us their laid-back ways.

Coming in time whenever it feels good, that's the right
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Spending days having fun, searching for pucca shells
along the shore.

Picking them up, collecting them for making necklaces
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Moving with tempos of music, doing a line dance,
all seniors up and shaking with smiles on their
faces.
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