October 2020 – Colleen Keller Breuning

Into Clouds of Lions and Tigers

Into Clouds of Lions and Tigers

As
I lay
there alone
in the dark night
waiting for repose
my restless mind wanders
I’d be lying to myself
if I said I didn’t miss you
the sound of your voice, your amber eyes
thoughts and memories tumble through my head
then I’m flying high, light as helium
soaring across cornflower blue skies
searching for your gentle spirit
I’m freefalling into sleep
sinking into clouds of
lions and tigers
where I shall rest
and you’ll be
in my
dreams

Colleen Keller Breuning © 2020
October 30, 2020

For my sweet Tommy…. ❤

Ecrits Blogophilia Week 34.13 Topic: I’d Be Lion
Hard Bonus (2 points): Use a Bon Jovi lyric (“As I lay there alone,” “And you’ll be in my dreams”)
Easy Bonus (1 Point): Mention Helium

SECRET PHRASE GUESSES:

1.  Black Beret
2.  An American in Paris
3.  La Vie En Rose
4.  Café Au Lait
5.  Last Tango in Paris
6.  Tea Time
7.  French lessons
8.  Parisian Café
9.  White Stripes
10.  Coffee Tea or Me?

Topic: Tyler Pic: Christine

Dreams of the Rainbow Bridge

Dreams of the Rainbow Bridge

Somewhere far over the rainbow,
beyond the mountains and seas,
there is a place of peace and beauty
where the cats and dogs run free.

My dreams have been invaded,
colored by memories so sweet.
I saw you running in the distance;
my heart skipped several beats.

I tried to shout, mouth frozen,
no sound escaping my lungs.
It’s impossible to think or speak
when the cat’s got your tongue.

Somehow you sensed my presence,
running, leaping up into my arms.
And just like before, I held you tight
to protect you from life’s harms.

Hearts glowing with endless love,
we sang and danced in the rain,
glad you were whole once more,
beautiful and free from all pain.

Then your image began to fade,
as dawn broke, the sun bursting anew.
So I’ll hold on tight, waiting again for night,
dreams of the Rainbow Bridge and you.

For my sweet Tommy Breuning…. I love you.

Ecrits Blogophilia Week 30.13 Topic: Cats or Dogs
Hard Bonus (2 points): Include the phrase ‘cat got your tongue’
Easy Bonus (1 Point): Incorporate any song title by Andrew Lloyd Webber (“Memories,” from Cats; “Beautiful” from Love Never Dies)

SECRET BONUS GUESSES:

1. Cats and Dogs (in blog)
2. Cat’s got your tongue (in blog)
3. Rainbow Bridge (in blog)
4. It’s A Dog’s World
5. Best friends
6. Tongues Out
7. Trouble waiting to happen
8. Thelma and Louise
9. Trouble with a Capital T
10. Catty friends

Topic: Jay Picture: Christine

Shiny Unhappy People

  
Shiny Unhappy People
 
People shine bright, all colors of the rainbow…
Some are golden, born to sweet delight,
Ivory and ebony, lightness and dark,
Some are indigo, born to endless night.
 
When it comes to one’s true feelings,
Floccinaucinihilipilification is verboten.
Keep your mouth closed when in doubt,
Keep your opinions away from emotions. 
 
Don’t judge me by my current state of mind,
Don’t try to change how I feel, think or hear.
Excessive sorrow laughs on the saddest day, 
Excessive joy weeps with sentimental tears.
 
Just let me rage at those threatening skies,
Let me wallow into the depths of sorrow.
Though it seems to you my world is shattered,
I resolve to pick up the pieces tomorrow.
 
I shall rise to greet the sun’s beckoning light,
Though the sunset of my youth is fading fast.
Cherishing each moment, both happy and sad,
Shining bright, loving hard until the very last.
 
Colleen Keller Breuning © 2020
October 2, 2020