If the status quo
Is satisfying?
Tell me why?
Because living unsafe
And poor
Wasn’t desirable.
What are you
Really needing
Or wanting?
-Jennie Nawrocki
Dec14
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Dec6
Stay Strong
Home for the holidays
Would be good
Memories unbound
Previous recounted
And more made
But wait
There’s a pandemic
Stay safe
Big dinners postponed
For gatherings will occur
When vaccinated
Won’t that be so nice
To get together again
We are almost there
Stay strong
Missing you also
Stress free family fun
Those are the days
To live for
-Jennie Nawrocki
Nov29
Go Big At Home
It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day.
Start anew
We have elected a new president
We are getting rid of all sorts of systematic racism
We are taking precautions against sickness.
Something has to get better
Choose now what you want to improve
This is a necessity not just a news years resolution
It is like the changes we made because of the Civil War and World War II
We emancipated slaves
Woman were now workers
The depression had us budgeting our money differently.
We are repeating history
Stoping racism
Woman and minorities in major business and political roles
Budgeting because of Covid
We didn’t do it well enough the first time so we are doing it again.
I don’t know about you but this is a spring cleaning where no corner is left to make dust bunnies.
We are not going big OR go home.
We are going big AT home.
Be the better person you dreamed and do it now
Then you won’t have to eat those complaints inside you stressing you out.
-Jennie Nawrocki
Nov23
Happy Thanksgiving
It is time
For turkey
Cranberries and gravy
Mashed potatoes
Stuffing
Green beans
Brussel sprouts
With carrots and squash
Yams or sweet potatoes
Maybe even both
Rolls and biscuits
Also offered
But don’t forget
The spinach salad
Dressed vinaigrette
There are others
But to me those
Are the staples
However
Even the pies
Following
None of that
Would ever seem filling
If we didn’t honor
What the day
Was truly about
Saying Thank You
Or thanks
for all our blessings
Especially family
And friends
With you
Or zoomed in
Breathing easily
Yesterday
Today
And Tomorrow
-Jennie Nawrocki
Nov15
Keep Going
You should be thankful
You made it this far
In one of the craziest years
There ever was
No we are not
Counting our chickens
Before they are hatched
We are looking down
At the mountain
We have already climbed
And looking forward to
the finish
Keep going
Stay focused
Most of all
Survive
-Jennie Nawrocki
Nov9
Starting Now
A new beginning
Deserves a new attitude
I don’t know
If I prepared for that
But certainly
I shouldn’t look at
The world
With such worry
For I know
You want the same
As me
How to live on this world
Without devastation
What should we do
To get there
I’m listening
For every vote counted
Every voice is heard
We have such a short time
To change
Covid
Climate emergencies
Social Security
Inter country relations
Based somewhat on
Immigration
Commerce
Race and religious tremendous similarities
Economy
Social media influences
Standards of living
Power vs control
Animal safety
Let’s make this world
Our home
First things first
Is that your enemy because you
Feel threatened?
Or were hurt?
Knowing why
Determines the path
To the solution
For enemies impede goals
Find a way to turn
Contentious relationships civil
Whereas amicable relationships
Build community
There is no time to waste
Bring ideas
Bring openness
Bring it now
-Jennie Nawrocki
Nov2
VOTE
4 years ado I wrote a letter to Donald Trump and posted here on Penaugural.
I said I wouldn’t vote for Trump if he didn’t improve America. Trump didn’t.
So I didn’t vote for Trump when I sent in my absentee ballot.
Trump could have done a better job as President.
-Jennie Nawrocki
Oct26
Think We Need You
If the world was a complete horror more people would be depressed but it is not.
There are so many parts to love about this world. It is worth keeping and our lives on it are worth having days of calm, joy and safety.
Unfortunately we have a pandemic, riots in the streets, unbalanced economy and extreme weather.
This can be prevented.
First we have to stop thinking violence. Explain the bad are those hurting others.
Always de escalate, deflect or redirect, and defend.
The best offense is invisible.
Most importantly don’t think your opponent is unworthy think of them as future member of your team.
Think we need you.
Your team is no good if wounded so the less you wound your future team member the better.
Think we need you.
Believe me strategies change when you realize the other side is more important as an ally.
Think we need you.
Think we need you.
-Jennie Nawrocki
Oct26
Think We Need You
If the world was a complete horror more people would be depressed but it is not.
There are so many parts to love about this world. It is worth keeping and our lives on it are worth having days of calm, joy and safety.
Unfortunately we have a pandemic, riots in the streets, unbalanced economy and extreme weather.
This can be prevented.
First we have to stop thinking violence. Explain the bad are those hurting others.
Always de escalate, deflect or redirect, and defend.
The best offense is invisible.
Most importantly don’t think your opponent is unworthy think of them as future member of your team.
Think we need you.
Your team is no good if wounded so the less you wound your future team member the better.
Think we need you.
Believe me strategies change when you realize the other side is more important as an ally.
Think we need you.
Think we need you.
-Jennie Nawrocki
Oct19
Quarantine Activities
Where have you been
No where I guess
Just my apartment
What have you been doing
Cooking, cleaning, the same as you
Just that
Maybe some exercise and drawing too
Anything else
Along with reading and watching tv
That is mostly it
I think I reorganized my room
A few times too
Oh I wrote and zoomed with some friends
Why what did you do
During quarantine
-Jennie Nawrocki
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