RoseAnn V. Shawiak Poems

Stoically living from day to day with no future to
see from inside poverty's boundaries.
Needing necessities, hope, faith - nothing is
provided beneath blankets given by shelters.
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Strings being pulled along my heart and mind,
touching lightly, reminders of long ago.

Reaching into depths of quiet solitude,
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Hope newly sprung, filling the world with love.

Reaching out without fear to another, being
closely held, fulfilling love's endearments.
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Everyday places, filled with strange faces, all
enjoying dinner at Eatza Pizza Buffet.

Children's faces alight with joy and elation,
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Bubbling from depths of water, swimming imaginatively
with the fish in an aquarium.

Freely diving and looking about, people coming into
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Memories hanging on walls like leaves on a tree.
Suspended in time, moments celebrated in minds
of yesterday.
Cobwebs clearing images from cluttered ideas
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Moving to rhythms enfolding me within their souls,
giving a happiness and cheer through their placement
of notes and tones within this heart.
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Lively spirit walking through desert acres,
enjoying time spent and being quiet.

A soulful peace descends on natural surroundings,
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Stepping rhythmically into the mix of life,
accentuating positive aspects of details
being shown through inner curiosity.
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Senses awakening in the middle of the night, wondering
what is going on, why are they rubbing the sleep from
their eyes right now.
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