It is a vision
An idea
Formulating within
Saying this blank
Will be
A person
A place
Or thing
It’s meaning strong
Or light
It still is
A concept
That came from
Your mind
In media
You prefer
For enjoyment
Everyday
-Jennie Nawrocki
Jan10
Author Archives: penaugural
Jan4
I Am Not For Me But For Us
To be against one another
Does no good
Always wanting something
The other doesn’t think
Is best
It’s ridiculous to have anger
Maintained without a solution
There must be something
We meet in the middle on
Instead of being taffy pulled
In all directions
Imagine we were
Knights of the round table
Everyone and everybody
Had equal say
Take that moment
See a new perspective
I look for one too
In order to
To find a solution
To this wall of
My way, no my way,
No my way, no my way
No my way, no my way
It has to stop
It is not about who is the bigger
Or better person
It is about
Not having to worry
About knowing
What we accomplish
Gives the room
A calming vibe
-Jennie Nawrocki
Dec27
Closer
As you know Penaugural has been filed as an official non profit with the state of New York in September well now we also have a twitter account. That is right you can read out emils at Twitter.com/penaugural.
It is so exciting and this week also you should see some changes to the website to have it be more of a company rather than just poetry.
At Penaugural people can do what I have always done share their poetry. Though in addition they can also perform, draw and sculpt anything they would like for Penaugural is a place for artists to succeed.
So tell who you know and we will do the same maybe even sells few items too.
-Jennie Nawrocki
Dec21
Holiday Spirit
They say there is something special about the holidays. A giddy cheerfulness that isn’t seen all year, that holiday spirit.
Why does it stop?
We have a day off work?
We stop our diets?
We see more family?
We get presents?
We relax?
We party?
We have more time for hobbies?
We see holiday movies?
What is it?
Find out and keep that holiday spirit with you year round.
Happy Holidays!
-Jennie Nawrocki
Dec14
Want?
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
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
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