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.”
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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”
Blood Moon
Colleen Keller Breuning © 2015 Blood Moon Crickets harmonize a rhapsody in August, sweet background singers Pregnant clouds hover in crisis of confidence, summer rain debate. Warm wind blows gently, dissolving clouds to fine mist; light shines through its haze Earth casts dark shadows, aligning with sun and moon in black velvet skies. Raging withContinue reading “Blood Moon”
Between Black and White
Between Black and White Between black and white, there lies a lot of gray. Colors mingle, fading away in a torrent of tears. I was stuck in the past, longing for yesterday… Caught up in a tangled web of pain and fears. Colors mingle, fading away in a torrent of tears, Heart crushed beneathContinue reading “Between Black and White”
Dance of Life
Dance of Life Perched by the open window tiny dancer bathed in glow beneath a veil of green eyes gilded lily in disguise. Faded scars cannot erase sad memories from a place where sticks and stones broke her bones sharp lessons learned long ago. Dodging minefields, cat and mouse secrets hidden in old house oneContinue reading “Dance of Life”
The Nestlings
Photo by Colleen Breuning © 2015 The Nestlings (A Quatern) When Monday mornings come around, The air is filled with precious sounds. Pitter patter of tiny feet Upon the deck, tasting sweet treats. The scent of lilacs spins me round When Monday mornings come around. Endless summer in cloudless skies, See the sparkle in clearContinue reading “The Nestlings”
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