Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on life’s journey, emphasizing that luck does not solely dictate destiny. Her relationship with Dan emerged during her darkest moments, providing love and trust that transformed her life. This bond has grown stronger through challenges, symbolizing a “shiny gold coin” she cherishes forever.
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Circus Mind
The poem “Circus Mind” reflects themes of perseverance and overcoming life’s challenges, emphasizing resilience and self-discovery. The author shares her daily practice of reciting The Serenity Prayer, which provides guidance during tough times. This prayer helps her find peace and reinforces the importance of focusing on what one can change.
Lifeboat
In the midst of life’s storms, a metaphorical lifeboat offers refuge and safety. The poem depicts vulnerability, resilience, and the essential support of a steady presence amid chaos, reminding us of hope and connection during challenging times.
Be the Light
In her post, Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on the New Year and sets a positive intention to “be the light” in her life. Through a Kyrielle Sonnet, she emphasizes the importance of seeing goodness and possibilities, encouraging others to focus on light, laughter, and love, rather than negativity.
The Road to Forgiveness
The content reflects on the theme of forgiveness from a personal and introspective perspective. It highlights the struggle with past betrayals and the choice to embrace forgiveness as a means of reclaiming one’s identity and freedom. The author shares her experiences during a recent trip filled with family joy and the challenges ahead, including an upcoming surgery. Despite the hardships, she emphasizes the importance of patience, resilience, and maintaining a positive outlook as she navigates her journey.
Twisted German Proverbs
The poem reflects on the atrocities of the Holocaust, incorporating German proverbs with a twist. The author expresses hope for a better future despite the world’s challenges. In personal news, the author celebrated professional achievements and cherished time with family. The post ends with warm wishes for a great weekend.
Lost At Sea
The author shares a reflective poem, inspired by Dylan Thomas, about feeling lost and confronting mortality, amplified by the absence of their father during the holiday season. They express sadness over other familial losses in recent years, but shares preparation for a joyous Christmas, offering balance to the melancholy sentiment. Current weekend plans are shared, including home-cooked meals, outdoor decorating, and running outdoors.
Infinity
Infinity coldmorningleaves swirlingthoughts drifting backto my past strugglesa long and winding pathmy heart scarred, my soul shatteredbut life is full of surprisesfate placed us both in Oklahomatwo lives intersecting at point in timeforces cast us onto divergent pathsthen looped us back to infinityupon the wings of hope and trustyou healed my broken spiritinfusing me withContinue reading “Infinity”
Fate
Fate Years passed, no regretmemories swirl in my headI cannot forget phone call from the pastyour voice beckoned on the lineand our fates were cast topsy turvy worldstanding at the precipiceall my fears unfurled two lives intersectthe merging of destinybutterfly effect warm Bahama breezeplane taxied down long runwaysailed across blue seas you showed me trueContinue reading “Fate”
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”
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