"Shine"
By Stacy Fath
We all have a reason
We all have a purpose
For being in the place we are
We may not understand
But
We need to try to find it
We have to push forward
To be all we can be
We have to do our best
Because that's all
That can be asked
The best way to do this
Is just live
Live every day
To get the full potential
To find understanding
Be all you can be
Do all you can do
Shine like the brightest stars
To find your purpose
"I love writing poetry. It is my dream to be published even if it is just one poem. I have been writing for years. This poem in particular has a lot of meaning for me. I have struggled a lot with finding my purpose in life, and that is how this poem came about. My hope is that others who read this will be encouraged as well."
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Two Spring Haikus
By Ann Eshelman
"Spring Goose Migration"
Iron filings pulled
Across the dampening grey skies
By the north's magnet
"Vernal Equinox"
Stands of winter pines
Whisper the softest summons
To spring, so sweet spring
"I am an adjunct philosophy instructor at Nicolet College."
