Silently Traveling Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Mind open, aware, alert, watching beckoning thoughts line
up, taking journeys through intellect and enjoying the ex-
perience.

Taking time to investigate the scars left behind by loss,
loneliness and abandonment, traveling silently through
sorrow, swimming through it's tears.

Feeling the intensity of inner emotions that have drenched
my heart, mind and soul in miseries of life, acknowledging
every one of them.

Giving validation to them, searching for forgiveness that
lies hiding in depths of my heart somewhere, knowing it
has already been given, just wanting to visit it once again.

Touching upon the significance that allowed me to move be-
yond the hurt and pain, giving insight into what I've been
through in life.

Gaining strength and faith through all of it, as I continue
to live a life dedicated to poetry and music, offering it
up to God as His instrument.