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.
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First Frost
The content reflects the arrival of autumn and the writer’s enjoyment of the season. They describe the pleasant weather, their activities, and a unique sighting of Starlink satellites. The post also includes plans for the weekend and a mood of reflection. The writer expresses excitement for autumn and shares their relaxed weekend plans.
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.
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.
Soundtrack of My Life
Soundtrack of My Life Early in the morning, just before dawnI stood alone on the rocky shorepondering sorrows of this worldas I watched the crashing tidethe music hit me hardwashing over meflooding my veinswith intensewaves ofgriefchordsof hopefilled the airbringing to mindtreasured memoriesthe soundtrack of my lifelifted my heart from dark depthslike the sun breaking throughContinue reading “Soundtrack of My Life”
Autumn Girl
Autumn Girl Dawnpeeks outblooming boldcrimson and goldthe season’s new girlshe is naughty and niceand everything pumpkin spiceher sweet smile reflecting sunlightshe dances on wispy clouds of whitefloating through in skies of cornflower blue.she has found the secret to happiness, to be awake is to be aliveto embrace beauty and to thrivebasking in October sunbees buzzingContinue reading “Autumn Girl”
Rogue Specters
Rogue Specters Upon dark clouds did hope depart,An iceberg dagger to the heart.Dim shadows lit by fading light…Rogue specters in the autumn night. Ten thousand spirits strayed, adrift,Cast out by societal rift.Bound by vision to make things right…Rogue specters in the autumn night. They mount their saddles, carry onTo promises of blooming dawn.Sailing on sunbeams,Continue reading “Rogue Specters”
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”
Downstream
Downstream down by the waterI ponder meaning of lifelay my burden down blue trail of sorrowheart drops like a sinking stoneclear to the bottom gravity defiedas I float downstreamin gentle river washed ashore, breathless,hands reach out in grateful skiesas a new dawn breaks Colleen Keller Breuning © 2021May 14, 2021 Ecrits Blogophilia Week 9.14 Topic: ByContinue reading “Downstream”
Cast Away
Cast Away The rising sun and clouds play hide and seek On a sailcloth of multi-colored skies. As I trace the patterns of the dawn, Inspiration is unfolding before my eyes. Rambunctious dolphins frolic in the tide, As breakers roll and kiss the ragged shore. The cry of seagulls shatters my reverie, Leaving my woundedContinue reading “Cast Away”
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