Living Purely Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

In younger days, avoiding the sting of love, keeping
my virginity safe and protected until I was twenty -
six, never having been kissed, only hugged by family.

Safe, loving embraces, staying pure and innocent, lov-
ing life, being independent and self-reliant, an energy
flowing from within.

Getting an education, being wild like a tiger not able
to be tamed, seasons of life so gently bringing me
through their essence and beauty of nature.

Having joy and happiness in my private domain, keeping
the disgrace of life from enveloping me, living purely,
innocently, a whole woman filled with innate knowledge.

Always sheltered in life, protected by a loving Mom,
able to enjoy a wonderful and pure life that I enjoyed
immensely and miss to this day.