I saw not the other side
bound by the vice in my head
temperature rising
as the nasal membrane drains
tears formulate in rushes
while the ears itch and clog
body drained of energy
for standing only brings vertigo
the throat of sand paper
guides the liquids as they flow
aching upsets the rest
part of the way to getting better
though I saw not the other side
-Jennie Nawrocki
as days and nights intertwine
sleep has no routine
conversation is a french braid
gathering strands along the way
never to fully rest only rounding with interest
eating the hours away
as days and nights intertwine
-Jennie Nawrocki
flashes abound
capturing snapshots
tweaking to support
assumed thoughts
provides fiction
passed along
changing the view
of the tale
describing a person
of forged imagery
-Jennie Nawrocki
interductions unnecessary
feelings were tense free
within the company
calmness claims
passageway clear
beginning unseen
cemented deep
friendship thrives
from that initial hi
-Jennie Nawrocki
organic in nature
essential for living
pressed for information
within files of thought
never sleeping
through factories of production
sending orders of movement
emotional in stature
regimental in their physique
comprises the individual
amongst others just like itself
-Jennie Nawrocki
scattered, unorganized
one side looks the same
a simple flip
look one of a kind
add another of the same
behold there is a pair
slowly count upwards
towards a complete straight
gathering all similar colors
see the flushed face
only royalty has you beat
this unique hand
laying down at your feet
-Jennie Nawrocki
I forgave
because I understand the other perspective
I forgave
after an apology
I forgave
for we talked openly
I forgave
when it was sincere
I forgave
because I was ignorant
I forgave
because I was asked
I forgave
to stop the hate
I forgave
because I am human
-Jennie Nawrocki
Will I be liked?
Am I helping the environment?
Will I pass this test?
Can I pay the bills?
I don’t know if this is a good idea?
A car is coming into this lane?
Is this going to break?
Did I make enough food?
Is there time to….?
Am I a good son/daughter/parent, etc?
Is this presentation good?
I hope they like the present?
Is it the right color?
Do I pray enough?
Did I offend them?
Should I bring….?
What’s that noise?
Will the president help our country?
Did I turn off the stove?
Does my boss like me?
Will this medicine make me sick or die?
Am I boring?
Did I get that right?
What if my identity gets stolen?
Did I make a good impression?
I forgot to ask….am I a worry wart?
-Jennie Nawrocki
I saw it there
could it be
finally
A look to be sure
move in closer
its just within reach
Grateful that its here
hold on tight
this is a moment of bliss
-Jennie Nawrocki
There is a world hidden
it all seems so far away
people and places out of reach
barring communication
pride, dignity, greed is the fight
fueling one’s discontent
from every aspect
excluding the one thing they wish
results damage the efforts towards
a greater relationship
allowing enhanced bonds
leaving emotional waste behind
-Jennie Nawrocki
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