Mellow Drama I watch the colors in the skylazy wayward clouds drifting bytwilight morphing crimson and goldas the mellow drama unfolds. I smell a fragrance light and fairnight blooming jasmine fills the airits white blossoms of grace exudeinfuse my soul with gratitude. I hear the plaintive catbird callsa sad serenade as dusk fallsmelancholy song inContinue reading “Mellow Drama”
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Imminent
Imminent Whir of cicadasdead wings scatter in hot breezeseventeen year plague Golden sun blazessinking into purple hillsas days grow longer Rumble of thunderfireflies and lightning bolts flashnimbus clouds breaking Fingers grazing skinheat blazes deep within mesummer imminent Colleen Keller Breuning © 2021June 18, 2021 Even though Blogophilia is on hiatus this summer, my plan isContinue reading “Imminent”
Breaking Sad
Breaking Sad badmoon risingtears slip downreading sad newspen poised in my handyet the words will not flowfresh ideas do not sparkin the dry desert of my mindthe time has come for a hiatusfor fourteen years we have joined togethersharing laughter, love, pieces of our soulfriendships were nurtured, memories madenever forget the happy timesour amazing adventuressoContinue reading “Breaking Sad”
Sketches of Pain
Sketches of Pain Dark clouds threaten, sky splits apartFlooding emotions, bleeding heartsUgly secrets, women in chainsBroken spirits praying for rain. Flash of lightning, crash of thunderLast shred of faith torn asunderHaunting whistle of distant trainBroken spirits praying for rain. But something changes in the airHope cuts through layers of despairFingers tracing sketches of painBroken spiritsContinue reading “Sketches of Pain”
Dark Sonnet #2
Dark Sonnet #2 Ominous storm clouds in my headUnspoken words need to be saidUnder siege of hostilityAnd I am ready to break free. I fall to pieces in the nightFighting through waves of dark and lightSinking deep in turbulent seaAnd I am ready to break free. Washed up on the rock laden shoreI find theContinue reading “Dark Sonnet #2”
Mourning Has Broken
Mourning Has Broken She clasps secret old love lettersin her weathered, frail handsraises them to face, inhaling deepthe faint scent of old spice and must. She wades amidst turbulent watersthe sound of waves crashingthe music of the years gone bytumbling through her mind. Time and fate take their toll,and the mourning has broken.Too many memoriesContinue reading “Mourning Has Broken”
Green Into Gold
Green into Gold When summer hints its time has pastSky exudes an ambient castDiaphanous moments unfoldI will follow, green into gold. When graceful willows twist and bendUndulating until day’s endWords unspoken, secrets untoldI will follow, green into gold. When oak leaves tumble to their deathAutumn exhales its frosty breathSometimes I wish for touch of coldIContinue reading “Green Into Gold”
Summer’s End
The poem “Summer’s End” conveys a poignant reflection on dreams and the passage of time. The speaker envisions a serene destination where hope overcomes sorrow, symbolized by the fading summer sun and soaring eagles. Emphasizing freedom and tranquility, it encourages letting go of sadness to embrace a brighter future.
Mother Moon
The poem “Mother Moon” by Colleen Keller Breuning evokes a serene night scene with a pale moon illuminating tranquil fields. It captures a deep emotional longing as the speaker communicates fervently with nature, seeking solace and connection. The imagery of winds, trees, and clouds enhances the reflective mood throughout.
Little Bird
Little Bird Summertime reigns supremewhen honeysuckle sun gleamsonly in my wildest dreamsor so it seems… For I was born to be freegliding on wings of agilityas I sail across the distant seaa voice on the wind calls to me… Little bird, little bird, soar high!dance with the butterfliesnever ever question whydon’t you stop ‘til youContinue reading “Little Bird”
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