on the shoulder
remains an unseen
object attached
mentally and emotionally
through several
experiences gained
throughout days
of growing, aging
years and years
morphing with your
thoughts and attitude
for some it is
extremely small
if not at all
others its weight
slumps posture
and healthy relationships
it is that
item to be rid of
that chip on
the shoulder

-Jennie Nawrocki

living languages
worlds apart
though differences
seem minuscule
they are actually
miles away
for one is a hobby
another is
how to live
never knowing
when or what
ss underneath
the cloaks
of disguise
for things are
divided as caution
many have
no understanding
some things
count and
some things don’t

-Jennie Nawrocki

there it is
surrounding me
remnants of
daily activities
in piles around
continue with
the next items
until spread
leaving their
legacy of interaction
it bits and pieces
until there
you have it
a mess so huge
you don’t know
where to start
sorting it through

-Jennie Nawrocki

adorable as it lives
the way we do
enjoying company
of others
such as itself
creating families
while building communities
though each person
may have had a glimpse
of their world
wild and free
or caged for entertainment
others envision opportunity
certain species
become workers
or are raised
for one day
to be gathered
from the field
eventually ending up
skinned and divided
for prime cuts
so the only thing
seen on the plate
is nothing resembling
those which lived
the world like us
such a short while ago

-Jennie Nawrocki

who said nothing is impossible?
why shouldn’t pigs have first class seats when flying?

can this be true?
why is it that rumpelstiltskin and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious are enjoyable to say?

what are the connections?
why do people buy suede shoes in rainy climates?

what does it really mean?
why don’t people hand wash or hang dry their clothes?

where will it all lead?
if vegetables and fruit grow as easily as other plants and flowers why don’t we grow more of them?

what is your greatest influence?
why is a country less diverse the further towards the middle you go?

is there something i don’t know?
when was the last time you spoke with someone without using or speaking of electronics?

where did it start?
does taking a deep breath really help?

was it you?
may I offer you some good blueberry pie?

does it ever end?
i don’t know ask me another question?

-Jennie Nawrocki