End of the Dream
Something is amiss in this troubled world
As I stand alone in this barren field.
The string unravels, emotions unfurled…
A phenomenon soon to be revealed.
A reign of terror permeates the air
Adrift, wandering on cold midnight breeze.
Emotions are scattering everywhere…
Crashing on rocks by the indigo seas.
Alone on this shore, I turn to the skies,
Pleading in vain to gods of tragedy.
While the sound of thunder deafens my cries…
Your long-lost words whisper slowly to me.
Breaking free at last, I silence the screams…
As I run towards the end of the dream.
Colleen Keller Breuning © 2025
October 25, 2025
Happy Saturday, all! I had a very very busy week at work, but I had the wonderful opportunity to spend my workday yesterday volunteering at an animal sanctuary near Winchester. It was such an amazing day, spent with 15 coworkers on a beautiful autumn day, getting up close and personal with some beautiful rescue animals who are living their final years on this beautiful piece of land. Yes, I was out there in the fields shoveling shit and cleaning out goat houses and chicken coops, but thoroughly enjoying it!! Who knew! My heart was full, and I bonded with a beautiful goat that absolutely stole my heart!! Such a sweetheart he was. Unfortunately, my HOA does not allow for farm animals – otherwise, you better believe I’d be adopting a baby goat LOL!!
Today Dan and I spent the day together, we went to our favorite winery Doukenie Winery and took in the crisp fall breeze, listening to divine music by one of our favorite musicians Jason Masi, who played “Losing My Religion” for me. We sipped wine, strolling the grounds taking in the beautiful view of colorful autumn leaves and Canadian geese. It did me a lot of good to be out in nature the past two days, I feel refreshed and at peace with my life.
I hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend, I know that I certainly will!
Xoxo,
Colleen
Inspiration: “End of the Dream” by Evanescence
Ecrits Blogophilia Week 17.17 – Reign of Terror
Hard Bonus: Incorporate a lyric by Evanescence ( “long lost words whisper slowly to me,” “as we run towards the end of the dream”)
Easy Bonus: Include a phenomenon or a phenom
Colleen Keller Breuning 
Beautiful sonnet and lyrics by Evanescence! That goat looks very nice, my experience is they like to head butt you – which can hurt with those pointy horns, HA! KUDOS Dear Earthling! ❤