desperation – Colleen Keller Breuning

These Tired Eyes

The piece reflects on themes of struggle and resilience, contrasting moments of sadness with hope and joy. Personal anecdotes highlight a family cookout, anticipation for a baby’s arrival, and plans for a late Christmas. It also promotes a writing challenge, encouraging creativity and connection among participants.

Withered Sunflowers

Withered Sunflowers Smoke and flames frame the horizon;Red blood runs cold, hope forsaking.Distant gunshots are growing closer,And the sinister skies are breaking. Families torn, they flee the border,Clutching withered sunflowers in hand.A demented monster unleashes terror,And destruction spills across the land. The rain beats down upon my windowOn this endless and forlorn day.I crave yourContinue reading “Withered Sunflowers”

Tattoo Me

Tattoo Me In the realm of the mad god where desperation seems real, I am a man of a thousand faces hiding beneath ink and steel. Self-praise is no recommendation, for I am a deviant to behold. You cannot see beneath my skin where the real drama unfolds. Years of torture and abuse hidden away,Continue reading “Tattoo Me”