Author Archives: Colleen Keller Breuning

I am a writer of poetry & prose, photographer, web designer and editor of Blue Turtle Crossing e-zine. I am happily married and have 2 grown children and 2 delightful cats. I love music, running, sunsets, nature, travel, red wine and reading a good book. I just published my first book of poetry "Shadows of My Father" available now on Amazon!

Bobby Moonlight

Bobby Moonlight what’s behind the doorhiding underneath the bedwhite whiskers and fur I can see your eyeslike a starry summer nightglowing like the moon heaven knows I triedbribing with treats and catnipyou hunker down low I’ll see you at dawnmy little Bobby Moonlightuntil then, sweet dreams Colleen Keller Breuning © 2020November 20, 2020 We areContinue reading “Bobby Moonlight”

The Autumn Storm

The Autumn Storm Outside the rain clattered,pounding on my windowpaneas the autumn winds rumbled,thrashing like a hurricane. Dread ran deep in the black night,sharp lightning cut the skies.Sparking bolts struck the ground,impervious to my fervent cries. Hours dragged on in turmoiluntil the storm came undone.Its last chords, a final sonatain deference to the morning sun.Continue reading “The Autumn Storm”

Darkness Turns to Dust

Darkness Turns to Dust I feel the chill of winter blowAs clouds of blasphemy rain low.Strong beams of steel dissolve to rustWhenever darkness turns to dust. The wheels fly off, dark skies portendThe world’s going off the deep end.Into the realm of lies we’re thrustWhenever darkness turns to dust. Feels like I’m circling the drainInContinue reading “Darkness Turns to Dust”

Into Clouds of Lions and Tigers

Into Clouds of Lions and Tigers AsI laythere alonein the dark nightwaiting for reposemy restless mind wandersI’d be lying to myselfif I said I didn’t miss youthe sound of your voice, your amber eyesthoughts and memories tumble through my headthen I’m flying high, light as heliumsoaring across cornflower blue skiessearching for your gentle spiritI’m freefallingContinue reading “Into Clouds of Lions and Tigers”

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 beautywhere 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 myContinue reading “Dreams of the Rainbow Bridge”

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 awayContinue reading “Shiny Unhappy People”

Mourning Has Broken

Mourning Has Broken She clasps secret old love lettersin her weathered, frail handsraises them to face, inhaling deepthe faint scent of old spice and must. She wades amidst turbulent watersthe sound of waves crashingthe music of the years gone bytumbling through her mind. Time and fate take their toll,and the mourning has broken.Too many memoriesContinue reading “Mourning Has Broken”

Green Into Gold

Green into Gold When summer hints its time has pastSky exudes an ambient castDiaphanous moments unfoldI will follow, green into gold. When graceful willows twist and bendUndulating until day’s endWords unspoken, secrets untoldI will follow, green into gold. When oak leaves tumble to their deathAutumn exhales its frosty breathSometimes I wish for touch of coldIContinue reading “Green Into Gold”

Masks and Lies

Masks and Lies Blaze the spark of early fires Velvet whispers, deep desires Muted rapture in the dying light You are shadows, I am the night. Don’t listen to the weathermen They talk about the rain again Tap your homicidal feelings Paint the sky upon the ceiling. But you fall to dust and crumble InContinue reading “Masks and Lies”