An Attitude Of Liberty Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Strength of character growing exponentially, nurturing and
nourishing every particle and fiber of being.

Solemnly taking paths leading into major avenues of life-
time concepts, acting out the inevitable ends of all living
things in visions of lasting memories.

Intense, leaving impressions forever, at times being saddened,
knowing that all this beauty will end one day in the future
of time.

Culminating in episodes that have been lived through, tested,
and finding strength through writing is all that's ever been
known, keeping all hope alive through everything gone through.

Still keeping a smile pasted on this face, never fading, not
even in intense sadness.

Keeping an attitude of liberty and freedom from everything,
an entity unto self, with an endless faith, hope springing
unbidden, through every trial and continued suffering.

Living in spite of it all, taking every moment given to write
into heaven when I die, leaving a little of self for all who'd
like to read me in poetry - maybe finding an understanding of
who I am and was.