ever so much
there is
something held
a thought
belief or idea
this is what
will come
feelings, events
alter perceptions
we don’t fight
though we
quell the fear
as past mishaps
weigh decisions
moving away
negativity of tomorrow
allows one
to enjoy
the day
with those
that have
been there
all along

-Jennie Nawrocki

a piece
small possible selective
though still important
for within
its contribution
everything seems
unconnected, mismatched
missing these
pivotal requirements
nothing is left
or forgotten
holding onto
love felt
reminds us
that no one
is perfect
though all
are important
for this
is not a game
relationships are
not pawns
we are
a community
that depends
on each other
to treat everybody
with empathy
respect and
utmost compassion

-Jennie Nawrocki

mished mashed
letters single
or double
parts of several
intertwining many
reveal persons
inner circles
delegations of a few
that writing
one word
in particular
could offend
so many as
you didn’t
understand what
was really
written in
the form of
mished mashed
word searches

-Jennie Nawrocki

in the night
rolling tires whirr
the sidewalk glimmers
from the days rain
under the street lamp
frosted glow
slightly the wind
glides upon each cheek
as the scarf loosens
from under its
owners coat
leaves scattered
sporadically along
the pavement
opening the gate
singing with its
change of position
hurriedly closing
with a crash
once he passed
dressed for the evening
planned elaborately
takes a deep breath
presses the doorbell
the silence builds
anticipation of the wait
opening the door
he speaks greetings
“Good evening is helga here?”
“Sorry she does not
live at this address.”
the door slams

-Jennie Nawrocki

tragic is death
no one wants it
we all yearn
for survival
to spend another
moment here
living with those
close to us
our family, friends
even acquaintances
strangers we never
met though
among our help
this is the world
pursued daily
bringing excitement
in the midst
of another’s company

-Jennie Nawrocki