Shawna
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WomanhoodA Poem by ShawnaThe dying flames of the patriarchy dimmedYet still, they burned against her skinDreams of independence strainedPulling at the chains that wrapped arou.. |
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BeautyA Poem by ShawnaThe colors of beauty One often thinks Of shimmering blues Of the ocean From light Mediterranean to Deep sea near black Or perhaps beauty is in .. |
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TemptedA Poem by ShawnaHe watches me I see him, and he knows I do An urge, a whim To approach the man Who stands in shadow Yet in his eyes a light gleams Promising ple.. |
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The WombA Poem by ShawnaBehold the womb That ancient room Where life and death begin Behold the womb My child's tomb A soul never to be born Behold the womb Where .. |
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Cry ForeverA Poem by ShawnaWork in Progress |
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Letter to GodA Poem by ShawnaI sit and ponder, Left to wonder about this relationship between you and I... I came to you when I was young, Needing hope, wanting love, Desirin.. |
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Part of MeA Poem by ShawnaThere's a part of me that grieves And always will A part of me that has gone dark The light will no more shine there A piece that cries Ceaseless.. |
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Star GazingA Poem by ShawnaJewel-like sparkle in up-turned dark eyes Underneath star dotted skies Little boy excitedly grasps Mama's hand Inhaling the scents of crisp twiligh.. |
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Empty WordsA Poem by ShawnaMy songs of praise have fallen silentSilent as my baby's criesThat mustard seed of loving faithSits now black with decayI prayed for mercy and wept fo.. |
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Stone by StoneA Poem by ShawnaStone by stone I build your home Piece by piece A structure forms To keep you safe To keep you whole Even as your teardrops roll Stone by sto.. |
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