The post reflects on the author’s experience with a recent cold spell, likening her feelings to “Stone Cold Blues” after receiving bad news from a doctor. She describes the harsh winter conditions and her longing for warmth and normalcy while working long hours. There’s a nostalgic nod to “The Magic Garden” amidst her musings.
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Postmarked Heaven
In her blog post, Colleen reflects on a dream of her father, who she imagines writes her a letter from heaven, offering reassurance and love. She shares her thoughts on the impending winter storm and her busy work life while preparing a large batch of turkey noodle soup.
Comforter
In her reflective poem, Colleen seeks serenity amidst cold winter nights and the stresses of work. Balancing a busy tax season with creative writing, she shares updates about her life, including the unusual prospect of snow where her daughter lives in Panama City, while emphasizing positivity despite challenges.
Serene Winterscape
The post reflects the beauty of a winter landscape as Colleen Keller Breuning describes the serene snowfall and cold January winds while sharing a personal narrative about visiting her mother and navigating challenges during a busy week. She expresses her fondness for winter despite its complications. Overall, it captures nature’s tranquility amidst life’s chaos.
KISS Challenge Day 2 – Back to School
Colleen’s KISS Challenge encourages sharing memories related to “going back to school.” Reflecting on her past, she recalls a lack of documentation during her childhood and her children’s early school years. She turned to poetry after they left home, highlighting a transformed educational landscape in her double etheree titled “Schoolhouses.”
Shiny Gold Coin
Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on life’s journey, emphasizing that luck does not solely dictate destiny. Her relationship with Dan emerged during her darkest moments, providing love and trust that transformed her life. This bond has grown stronger through challenges, symbolizing a “shiny gold coin” she cherishes forever.
Black Swan
Black Swan See her glide across liquid fields of blue,The shape of water morphing in her tracks.Through dappled clouds, bright rays of light shine throughAs dewdrops glisten on her feathered back. Dark silhouette, epitome of grace, She shadow dances from dusk until dawn.A sweet ballet, accolades to embrace:Proud moments in the life of a black swan. Continue reading “Black Swan”
Paper Cranes
Paper Cranes Hope trickles down in purple rain As I wait for the morning lightAmidst one thousand paper cranes. Anxiety flows through my veins,Cries of anguish deep in the night.Hope trickles down in purple rain. The robins sing in sweet refrain,Welcoming the sun with delightAmidst one thousand paper cranes. Bury my fears, bury my pain, Spilling tearsContinue reading “Paper Cranes”
Spring Equinox
Spring Equinox Ides of March haunt meas I sulk in my bedroomwallow in darkness winter winds persistrobins ruffle breast feathersat the hint of snow shades of ivoryfloating free from the heavensmelting on impact new dawn breaks goldensun rays caress tulip budscherry trees blossom feel the world shiftingon cusp of spring equinoxbirdsong lifts my heart ColleenContinue reading “Spring Equinox”
The Mourning Light
The Mourning Light no sign of the sunthe morning is full of stormframed by steel gray clouds the heavens melt downweeping angels fill the skyshedding bitter tears the mud and the rootsdrown in relentless sorrowshallow and hollow restless winds of Marchruffle the raven’s feathersashes to stardust sepia snapshotsthe essence of life waversin the mourning lightContinue reading “The Mourning Light”
Colleen Keller Breuning 