In Week 2.17 of Ecrits Blogophilia, Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on a busy week filled with work and family celebrations, including her mother’s 88th birthday. She shares a poetic piece titled “Summer Sonata,” inspired by the summer night’s beauty under the “buck moon,” capturing love and relaxation amid fleeting sunny days.
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Red Queen
The author expresses gratitude and deep love for her husband, Dan, in a heartfelt belated Valentine poem. Reflecting on their 37 years together, she recounts how he rescued her during a dark time in her life. Their special celebration at home further emphasizes their enduring bond and joy in each other’s presence.
A Wish for April
The poem “A Wish for April” vividly depicts the longing for spring’s magic and warmth. The author whimsically describes the dancing of faeries under the moon and expresses a desire for April to bring an end to the dreary, cold weather of March. The sonnet beautifully captures the anticipation of the new season.
Dreams of The Wildflower
The poem “Dreams of the Wildflower” by Colleen Keller Breuning, inspired by vivid, colorful dreams during a bout with COVID, depicts a surreal experience of love and happiness. The author shares personal anecdotes and a humorous incident involving their cat. Despite challenges, the mood remains peaceful, and a wish for a lovely weekend is extended to the readers.
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”
Sisters of the Moon
Sisters of the Moon Thunder rumbles across the land,drums reverberating in the night.I walk alone in barren fieldsto join my sisters in the moonlight. Arise, oh pagans of the northour fevered fires burn within,taste of honeysuckle on our lips,the zephyr’s touch upon our skin. Eyes scan the indigo skies,searching for the waxing moon.Gardens burst withContinue reading “Sisters of the Moon”
In Vino Veritas
In Vino Veritas Wedrink inwarm sunshinefingers of lightcascade from blue skyreflecting off the lakewe wander through the vineyardpausing to taste forbidden fruitsummer bursting boldly on our tonguesshades of cabernet swirl in cut crystalas a renaissance flows within our veinswe dance in parade of emotionsbodies and souls in slow tandemsearching for unknown answersin vino veritaswe bareContinue reading “In Vino Veritas”
Weightless
Weightless Twilight callingscent of jasmine in the airstarlight fallingsilver strands upon my hair. You take my handpull me close against your chestlove is dawningmy fretful spirit cannot rest. See the ambient moon risinghigh up in the nightand my heart aches for freedomto dance in the amber lightto spread my wings and take flightholding onuntil dawnwhenContinue reading “Weightless”
Dance of Life
Dance of Life Perched by the open window tiny dancer bathed in glow beneath a veil of green eyes gilded lily in disguise. Faded scars cannot erase sad memories from a place where sticks and stones broke her bones sharp lessons learned long ago. Dodging minefields, cat and mouse secrets hidden in old house oneContinue reading “Dance of Life”
Blue Reverie
Blue Reverie As the clouds dance their pas de deux In the blue reverie of the night sky, Moonglow reveals the spirit of you, And my heart is lifted up so high. In the blue reverie of the night sky, Stardust mingles with the shooting stars, And my heart is lifted up so high AboveContinue reading “Blue Reverie”
Colleen Keller Breuning 