Promises, Promises Promises of a pink morning sky,a resplendent sun breaking dawn.White clouds of hope rise up so highwe are born, we live and pass on. Some promises never come truewhen hardship and sadness abound.A tall pile of bills overdue,teardrops falling upon the ground. Promises of husband and wifetempered with blessings and sorrow.A curve inContinue reading “Promises, Promises”
Category Archives: Poetry
Sensuality of Spring
Sensuality of Spring Step into nature and beholdthe winter’s secrets left untold.The turning of the season bringsthe sensuality of spring. Pink and chartreuse buds are sprouting,doves are cooing, bluejays shouting.Soon the butterfly spreads its wings,the sensuality of spring. The wind whips up and raindrops fallinstilling peace and sense of awe,as choir of woodland creatures singtheContinue reading “Sensuality of Spring”
The Daily Grind
The Daily Grind I crawl out of bedincessant alarm blaringat the break of dawn Hours grind by slowlyhunched over the computerendless to-do list I’m working to liveor am I living to workretirement evades Taking my chancesmy feet moving with purposebut I’m getting tired Driving in the darklosing myself in musicmy evening commute Now I seeContinue reading “The Daily Grind”
Love Songs on the Porch
Love Songs on the Porch Warmpromisesummer dayswake to birdsongchalk art on sidewalkshopscotch and roller skateswatching thunderclouds roll byseventies love songs on the porchwafting through our humble neighborhoodsbaseball cards, clothespins, aluminum spokeszooming down the alleys, hair flying freerunning with glee through the cool sprinklersblueberry snowcones at twilightstar gazing in my backyardsweet childhood memoriessuch innocent timesand IContinue reading “Love Songs on the Porch”
Grace of the Daffodil
Grace of the Daffodil She rose and turned to the sunlight,The orange rays warmed her up inside.She shook her yellow head, contrite,And set aside her steely pride. The orange rays warmed her up inside.She braced for what the day would bringAnd set aside her steely pride.It was high time for a spring fling. She bracedContinue reading “Grace of the Daffodil”
Lucky Charms
Lucky Charms Goldsunlighton watersaquamarineembryonic warmthseafoam between my toesI reach my arms to the seamy thoughts ramble and turn to yousummer breezes and rocking chairscrashing ocean waves, music to our earsbeachcombing, scooping fingers snag treasuresscallops, lightning whelk and fighting conchmollusks covered in silken mossseashells bring sweet memoriesgrateful for your presencecounting my blessingsas I hold closemy preciousluckycharmsContinue reading “Lucky Charms”
The Prophet
The Prophet Live long and prosperso the famous prophet sayswork hard day and night in this troubled worldsomewhere there’s a place for usbetween moon and stars aim for the North Starit’s only just out of reachthen it crashes down pile of grey ashesmy spirit is still glowingI rise from the dust the song is overtheContinue reading “The Prophet”
The Whispering Wind
The Whispering Wind When night falls with pain and sorrowand I’m feeling cold and hollow,in the midst of anxiety,the whispering wind comforts me. Hear the caress of windchime ringsas the lonely mockingbird sings.While pondering my destiny,the whispering wind comforts me. Now as my restless spirit roams,guide me to my heavenly home,and when the rain fallsContinue reading “The Whispering Wind”
Whistle of the Train
Whistle of the Train I can hear your voice calling me,a gentle breeze across the sea,in the mourning dove’s sad refrain,with every whistle of the train. As tracks of hot tears stain my face,my heart longs for your warm embrace,a balm that soothes this endless painwith every whistle of the train. The candlewick is burningContinue reading “Whistle of the Train”
Don’t Bring Me Roses
Don’t Bring Me Roses The cold mistral wind blows across the bay,Where the fog lies kissing the mountainside.Our hearts and hands entwined, we find our wayTo the place where our deepest hopes abide. On those long winter nights, we sang in tuneWaiting for Venus and Mars to align.Whispering vows by the light of the moonSavoring,Continue reading “Don’t Bring Me Roses”
Colleen Keller Breuning 