RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Scribbling and drawing any manner of designs and figures
across this mind, adding colors, reaching deeply within.

Allowing energy and electricity to flow through my being,
...

Another hoop dance with members of the audience,
adults and children alike.

A hilarious rendition of a native American tradition,
...

In short supply throughout life, having to watch for and
grasp it all as fast as you possibly can.

A tacit, realistic portion to be had only if looking for
...

Piano playing rapidly and beautifully, tapping out rhythms
that I love to hear.

Quickly finding it's way into intellect, stirring it like
...

Situating my mind in an environment of fantasy when
delighting in figments of imagination.

Creating stories and situations with messages culminating
...

Peaceful yet energetic, living on the edge and loving
it's danger and excitement, starting a fire within,
adrenaline building.
...

Staying hungry, an extensive and intense appetite to
satisfy curiosity and questions that alight upon this
mind.
...

Lolling about, enjoying family time with friends as they play music at the Elks Club for Saint Patrick's Day.
Dancing, eating, talking, laughing together as we love one another in our hearts.
...

Likely aspects of entire lives fall short when
pressure and stress sit upon us, never actually
filling the emptiness surrounding inner outskirts
of our minds.
...

Touched by hardened love, taken slowly together
with each stitch.
...