Staying Aloof Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Solemn appreciation for the life I have, even though
it's filled with much suffering.
Living it to the fullest through music, art, writing,
silence.
Staying aloof, wanting the peace and serenity only
contemplation gives to me.
Sololy keeping it close, holding it's precious
meanings forever in my mind, safe from harm of
people surrounding me all the time.
Wanting to be alone, yet wherever I am, there's
someone wanting to talk or asking for my advice,
when I'd rather just be inside myself and writing
to the world.