Opposites

Standard

conservative, liberal
gruff, chipper
stupid, smart
ugly, pretty
polarized identifiers
misrepresent the populace
normalcy is the center
where teeter totters
level the ends
making nothing weighted
except common sense
filled completely
by our mutual understanding
that we aren’t all
huge extremist
wanting to help
others through
daily activities
of compassion
accepting all

-Jennie Nawrocki

Magnets

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smooth charcoal
to a shiny mirror
invisible abilities
weak among
other materials
except that from
which it is made
never underestimate
its strength in bonds
when repelled
unable to remain close
attached well
it seeks its own
collecting things
along the way

-Jennie Nawrocki

Important

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agree on humanity
community of all
organisms creating
livable environments
sharing their responsibilities
helping others
ease of struggle
releasing burdens
essentially making
a world where
everything is important

-Jennie Nawrocki

Close

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settled un-seemingly
they run into the distance
gathering all they can
striving for something
they already have
it is just the details
coming to actuality
have us all worried
nothing to hide
in our exchange of words
bringing us closer together

-Jennie Nawrocki

Living

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even when angry
show gentle nature
somethings upsetting
communicate with compassion
becoming frustrated
take an exit to empathy
sickness builds
relax your stress
sadness overcomes
laugh as though you should
finally we are good
make more moments

-Jennie Nawrocki

Creation

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where do I begin
finding abilities
to survive everyday
knowing I make mistakes
amongst good accomplishments
dwelling on misfortune
stripped my willingness
to know, to learn
how to improve
something inside
already producing
quality relationships
always trustworthy
supporting talents
dependable to all

-Jennie Nawrocki

Travel

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passengers of various agendas
filled temporary seats
have some food
drink to hydrate
finish work
watch a show
read some tales
create an acquaintance
simply rest
whether beginning or ending
scenery moves
building memories
to share
when space no longer
separates us

-Jennie Nawrocki

Culture

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a far away place
exotic in looks
different among books
amongst many face

daily encounters
viewing each others world
what are their cultures
waiting to be told

glimpsing histories
seeing success and strife
within daily life
is common in many societies

-Jennie Nawrocki