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”
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Monarch
Monarch coolmountainair kissesgreen maple leavesdewdrops on milkweedsI search for your presencethe season passes quicklythe amber sun is fading fastyour orange and black flash catches my eyetime stands still, I delight in your beautythe breeze along the river seems to sayspread your tiny wings and fly awayyou flit from milkweed to thistlein tandem with the goldfinchcycleContinue reading “Monarch”
Envy Street
Envy Street On a quiet street, beneath the starlightBehind lace curtains, our secrets will keep.A private soirée, two hearts taking flight,But in the shadows, nosy neighbors peep. Prying eyes lurk behind the windowpaneTo catch a glimpse of secrets they desire.Shallow souls, feeding on another’s pain,Careless tongues spread rumors and fuel the fire. But let themContinue reading “Envy Street”
Banks of the Potomac
Banks of The Potomac Late summer moving in slow motion,surrounded by green on country trails,the brazen sun burning our skinas water gurgles against the rockson the banks of the Potomac. A father and son cast on the North Branch,tackle plunking down, reels whizzing,pulling a croaking catfish from indigo waters.I watch and smile, filled with fondContinue reading “Banks of the Potomac”
Paradise Found
Paradise Found In cornflower skiesamber sun plays hide and seekwith cumulus clouds the wildlife beckonsfrom the depths of green foresthooting of the owl squirrels scurry up treesshenanigans in the woodswith frisky chipmunks bumblebees hoverfeasting in sunflower fields standing tall and proud dog days of summerJuly slides into Augustas twilight descends now night comes callingas catbirdsContinue reading “Paradise Found”
Beneath the Moonlight
Beneath the Moonlight On the clouds of soundI drift into the nightthe sun takes its bowand fades into twilight Can I whisper to the windreveal my deepest secretsand dance beneath the moonlightwith you, my love… The lake is thrumminga bangarang of songthe crickets and the frogsthey frolic all night long Can I catch a shootingContinue reading “Beneath the Moonlight”
Pure Deceit
Pure Deceit Behold, here cometh the pack of liars,their stench of hot air blowing greed and pride,like being trapped on a funicularstranded high on a blazing mountainside. Evil forces have created this storm,though we don’t know who’s behind the curtain.Death, mayhem and destruction are the norm;Our country is dying, that’s for certain. In the conquestContinue reading “Pure Deceit”
Love At First Sight
Love At First Sight I believe in love at first sightWarmed up by the golden sun raysChocolate eyes and a smile so brightI will never forget those days. Warmed up by the golden sunraysWe flew high in cornflower skiesI will never forget those daysWatching white fluffy clouds drift by. We flew high in cornflower skiesListeningContinue reading “Love At First Sight”
Another Oklahoma Day
Another Oklahoma Day It’s just another Oklahoma day,the blazing sun is dropping low.The crops are wilting in the fields,the ominous west wind blows. Relentless heat is a wall of fire,draining the life out of my veins.My lungs struggle to take in fresh air,bones and muscles racked with pain. Tired eyes turn skyward, pray forContinue reading “Another Oklahoma Day”
Circle of Stones
Circle of Stones There’s thunder in the glowering skyway down in the hushed valley tonight.The sun is dropping to the horizon,the clouds refract its amber light. Something strange is stirring in the air,I hear their voices carry on the breeze.I rise up from the evening mistand climb the hill toward the trees. There in aContinue reading “Circle of Stones”
Colleen Keller Breuning 