The Art of Letting Go painunwindshold me tightfingers entwinedthroughout the long nightas fear churns through my mindawaken me from bad dreamsquiet my screams as darkness fallsgrotesque shadows dance upon my wallsthe light at the end of the tunnel glowsthe point of no return, nobody knowsthough grains of sand are trickling fastour opportunities have passedalbeit throughContinue reading “The Art of Letting Go”
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Sullen With a Touch of Gray
Sullen With a Touch of Gray Raintrickleslike cold tearsdown windowpaneSunday morning cloudsdrift on far horizonssullen with a touch of graywall of fog surrounds my spiritas memories tumble in my mindI chose my path at the fork in the roadcasting my past troubles far behind meone day at a time, with baby stepsrealizing that I mightContinue reading “Sullen With a Touch of Gray”
Falter and Fall
Falter and Fall Strange how I falterwhen I rise with the robinsthat dark sense of dread I feel lost, forlornas if something is missinglike my lone gray sock Strange how my heart beatstrapped moth against the porchlightpanic grips my throat I take a deep breathand lace up my running shoessearching for calmness Strange how IContinue reading “Falter and Fall”
Nature’s Calm
Nature’s Calm Rainbrewingin dark cloudsfeeling washed upand hung out to drydoubt pulses through my veinsfeeling sorry for myselfpondering my mere existenceall mistakes and regrets amplifiedthundering loudly in my addled brainwallowing and pathetic in my painI step outside and take a deep breathinhaling sweet scent of wet grassletting the rain soak my skindoubling down on courageIContinue reading “Nature’s Calm”
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”
Searchlight Soul (A Sonnet)
Searchlight Soul I woke the same as any other day,Endlessly searching for the black hole sun.A shattered world tempered with shades of gray…Searching for traces of light, finding none. I walk this long and winding road of life,Endless anxiety laced with duress.The frigid winds blow through my bitter heart…Searching for inner peace and happiness. IContinue reading “Searchlight Soul (A Sonnet)”
Shipwreck Heart
Shipwreck Heart Blacksea churnsas waves crashon rocky beachstorm rages offshoredistant lightning flashesneon bolts splitting the skythe turmoil is moving closerbut there is no shelter from this stormI crouch in the sand, pelted by fine grainsas the west wind whips into a frenzythunder rumbles as the storm ragesa tempest in my shipwreck heartreeling that you wereContinue reading “Shipwreck Heart”
Presence
Presence When anguish cuts like steely blade,Anxiety and pain invade.Those days when life becomes intense,I am grateful for your presence. Let’s seek our solace in the skies:Gold and crimson winter sunrise,Full moon fades to halves and crescents.I am grateful for your presence. You shower me with faithful love,The greatest gift from God above.Blooming in yourContinue reading “Presence”
Caged Bird
Caged Bird When daylight turns to darknessGray clouds of despair take wingShrouded in fear and sorrowThe caged bird cannot sing. Drained of joy and self-regardFeeling beat down, chained, confinedOne step forward, two steps backDark thoughts tumble through my mind. Don’t use your words as weaponsYou have no power over meDon’t try to crush my spiritThisContinue reading “Caged Bird”
Courage… or Something Like It
Courage… or Something Like It Fading to white noise, sense of dreadQuestions ramble inside my headCounting down the minutes and years…Plagued with anxiety and fear. Search for meaning, nothing to seeLost bearings on a churning seaSwallow pride along with my tears…Plagued with anxiety and fear. Gold liquid courage fills my cupTilt my chin back andContinue reading “Courage… or Something Like It”
Colleen Keller Breuning 