Finding the Light distant train whistletakes me back to yesterdayhush of fallen snow twinkling in the starsbears beckon in the night skyfar beyond the moon harsh winds descendedand you were ripped from my lifecrawling in the dark I find my way homeas the pain of the day fadesyou light up my world Colleen Keller BreuningContinue reading “Finding the Light”
A Little More Wine
A Little More Wine The fireplace glows, the mood is set,Sparks ignite like the day we met.One glass of red, warm and divine…May I have a little more wine? Hot molten wax burns down the wicksOn sterling silver candlesticks.Passion burning, I’m feeling fine…May I have a little more wine? Bright stars collide as our soulsContinue reading “A Little More Wine”
At First Frost
At First Frost Dewfrozenon grass bladesfirst frost comes latecrunching under bootssudden change of seasonsas December tumbles downcold air clashes with bitter windsbare branches of the maples tremblescored and stripped of their remaining brown leavesalabaster clouds gather overheadsignaling their steely intentionsa gentle hush comes over mewhite snow speaks in silent tonguesreleasing pristine flakesand I breathe deeplyasContinue reading “At First Frost”
Gratitude in the Year 2020
What I’m grateful for in the year of COVID aka 2020….
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”
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