As winter approaches, reflected in the changing scenery and personal experiences, the author expresses feelings of nostalgia for autumn. Balancing life’s busyness, warmth from family, preparing for a new grandchild, and festive preparations, the author finds joy in simple moments and embraces life’s imperfect beauty. Happy Thanksgiving wishes are shared.
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Concrete Mind
The post explores the metaphor of a “Concrete Mind,” illustrating how thoughts and emotions swirl like cement in a mixer. The author reflects on anxiety and joy, likening them to weather changes. Personal anecdotes about a son’s fascination with cement mixers highlight the therapeutic nature of writing, ultimately encouraging mindfulness and peace.
Chase Away the Blues
The poem “Chase Away the Blues” expresses the author’s struggle with feeling down and the rejuvenation found through running. Despite exhaustion from guests, she cherished time with her grandchildren. Her dedication to running and the joy of their visit leave her feeling blessed and grateful. This personal reflection portrays the uplifting power of exercise and family.
Through a Child’s Eyes
The post captures the magic of experiencing Christmas through a child’s eyes, with special moments and memories shared with grandchildren Posie and Hatcher. Despite some setbacks, including a delay due to a vehicle fire and heavy traffic on the journey, the author expresses gratitude for a joyful trip and looks forward to a peaceful New Year.
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”
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”
In the Mountains
In the Mountains There is a calm before the stormBeyond the place where black winds form.Miles away from cacophony,Where the soul finds serenity. Breathe in the pristine country air,Observe the beauty everywhere.Blue skies stretch for infinityWhere the soul finds serenity. Here in the mountains I shall stayAs the winter sun fades away.Resting here for eternity,WhereContinue reading “In the Mountains”
Washed Away
Washed Away There is no calmafter the storm.Waters recede,the sun shines warm. Foreboding cloudshave left the sky.There are no tearsleft here to cry. All that we knewwas washed away.Our rainbow huesmuddled to gray. A sense of doomat damage done.Picking up pieceswe carry on… Yes, we are aliveand we shall survive… We shall survive. Colleen KellerContinue reading “Washed Away”
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