The poem “A November Blessing” celebrates the arrival of a new grandchild, Holland James Hitchcock, highlighting the emotional blend of joy and longing felt by a grandmother separated by distance. Family gatherings and Thanksgiving memories add warmth to her reflections, emphasizing gratitude for family and the miracle of new life.
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Rollercoaster
Rollercoaster Life is like an amusement park:Sometimes fun, and other times dark.Keep moving forward with great stride,Hold on tight and enjoy the ride. Even on the sunniest days,Bad news may rain from clouds of gray.Just wait until the storm subsides;Hold on tight and enjoy the ride. Time speaks to us in passing years,In whispers thatContinue reading “Rollercoaster”
Teddy Bear Tea
The post reflects on joyous family moments, particularly centered around grandchildren Posie and Hatcher, who cherish tea parties with their stuffed animals. The author shares excitement about expecting a new grandson, highlighting the sweet nurturing behaviors of Posie. Family gatherings, like a recent Mother’s Day celebration filled with laughter and love, are underscored, emphasizing the author’s gratitude for her family despite minor health issues faced by her mother. Overall, the narrative conveys warmth, joy, and appreciation for familial bonds.
Checkmate
The poem “Checkmate” depicts a power struggle between the White King and the Black Queen, symbolized through a chess game. The author, Colleen Keller Breuning, shares personal experiences and reflections after a trip to Florida. The piece was inspired by a chess picture and references the Queen’s Gambit series. The author also expresses gratitude for family blessings.
Comforts of Home
The author reflects on the daily grind and blessings of life while looking forward to the comforts of home. Despite work challenges, she finds joy in simple moments, such as sipping wine with her partner and watching a spring sunset. She also shares her active week and positive outlook amid rain.
Blessed
Blessed the hive is buzzingwafting with delicious scentshoney and spices days of preparingto gather at the tablewith dear family laughter and musicturkey, stuffing, all the sidescandlelight dining sun fades to twilightand the pull of home is strongquiet peace descends sipping cabernetcuddling by the fire with catsknowing we are blessed Colleen Keller Breuning © 2023November 24,Continue reading “Blessed”
Promises, Promises
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”
Blessings
Blessings Hearthblazingpumpkin piesfresh from oventwo turkeys roastingcutting bread for stuffingsuch a harvest of blessingscomfort in this labor of lovetablescape of crystal and chinamy thoughts drift to holidays long agomy spirits lifted by sweet memoriesgrateful for my family and friendswho have graced my life through the yearswith hands and hearts intertwinedwe embrace the futureby the graceContinue reading “Blessings”
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