The poem “Rescue Smile” reflects on the transformative love between the author and Dan, capturing their first date on a boat in Florida in 1987. The beauty of the ocean symbolizes freedom and safety, marking a turning point in her life from pain to cherished love. She expresses deep gratitude for their lasting bond.
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Wing and a Prayer
This week, Colleen reflects on challenges faced during January while balancing work and self-care, incorporating personal poetry and the phrase “two wrongs don’t make a right.”
Melancholy Moon
The poem “Melancholy Moon” is a tribute to enduring friendship, love, and resilience. The author was inspired by Roxette lyrics and a song’s strict composition. The poem reflects on growing old, the burden of memories, and the hope for renewal. It incorporates the theme of the law of opportunity costs and includes specific Roxette lyrics as bonuses. The author also shares personal updates and expresses excitement for the upcoming autumn.
Productivity
Productivity Monday mornings come with a tinge of blues.I rise at dawn and punch the clock for years,Achieving all my goals, paying my dues…Blazing the trail with my blood, sweat and tears. A hamster wheel of productivity,Pangs of guilt for every wasted minute,Breeding anger and negativity….You can’t see the damage while you’re in it. AContinue reading “Productivity”
Colleen Keller Breuning 