The post reflects the author’s emotional exhaustion after attending a cousin’s funeral. The poem “Ship Without a Sail” symbolizes feeling lost and directionless. Despite the hardships, the author emphasizes the importance of loving deeply and living life to the fullest as a form of sage advice for coping with life’s difficulties.
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Sound Man
The poem “Sound Man” pays tribute to the late Steve Crumbacker, a cherished cousin renowned for his multifaceted talents. The author reminisces about shared childhood memories and highlights Steve’s roles as a Nascar photographer, musician, and sound engineer. The profound impact of music on Steve’s life is emphasized, along with his affectionate and mischievous nature. The author expresses deep love and condolences, encapsulating the sentiment that “Music will wash away all your sorrow.”
Passion of the Soul
The poem “Passion of the Soul” expresses love, hope, and strength in relationships. The author reflects on the joy of having a caring partner and the precious moments with their grandchildren. After a busy trip, she encourages readers to take time to honor Memorial Day. The post also fulfills bonus challenges by incorporating Latin phrases and song titles.
Chickadee
Chickadee The sun rises with crimson and gold flairwith scent of lilacs on the morning breeze.Sweet chickadee sings and darts through the air,landing with grace in weeping willow tree. She is the sunshine that lights up my life,my reason for being, my heart’s delight.Sweet chickadee eases my pain and strife, her radiant smile, a beautifulContinue reading “Chickadee”
Looking For My Rainbow
The poet reflects on seeking hope and comfort in life’s challenging moments, expressing faith in guardian angels and the power of prayer. She shares the joy of family gatherings and anticipates a visit from her grandchildren. Encouraging readers to persevere and ask for divine assistance, she emphasizes the importance of finding hope even in the darkest times.
Begin Again
The poem “Begin Again” reflects on heartbreaking experiences and loss, inspired by recent tragic news. The author, Colleen Keller Breuning, shares her emotional response to the sudden death of a coworker’s husband and a client’s husband. She contemplates the challenge of moving forward after such devastating loss, emphasizing the preciousness of life.
Homecoming Christmas
Homecoming Christmas Beauty unfolds before my eyes,Gold sun sets in Tennessee skies.Flying through clouds of pink and blue…A homecoming Christmas with you. Willkommen Zuhause, welcome home!Ti amo, I love you from Rome.Un Joyeux Noël s’il te plaît…A homecoming Christmas with you. Peaceful dusk, faith and hope aboundAs tiny snowflakes dance around.I feel glad tidings flowingContinue reading “Homecoming Christmas”
Blessed
Blessed the hive is buzzingwafting with delicious scentshoney and spices days of preparingto gather at the tablewith dear family laughter and musicturkey, stuffing, all the sidescandlelight dining sun fades to twilightand the pull of home is strongquiet peace descends sipping cabernetcuddling by the fire with catsknowing we are blessed Colleen Keller Breuning © 2023November 24,Continue reading “Blessed”
The Art of Letting Go
The Art of Letting Go painunwindshold me tightfingers entwinedthroughout the long nightas fear churns through my mindawaken me from bad dreamsquiet my screams as darkness fallsgrotesque shadows dance upon my wallsthe light at the end of the tunnel glowsthe point of no return, nobody knowsthough grains of sand are trickling fastour opportunities have passedalbeit throughContinue reading “The Art of Letting Go”
Love At First Sight
Love At First Sight I believe in love at first sightWarmed up by the golden sun raysChocolate eyes and a smile so brightI will never forget those days. Warmed up by the golden sunraysWe flew high in cornflower skiesI will never forget those daysWatching white fluffy clouds drift by. We flew high in cornflower skiesListeningContinue reading “Love At First Sight”
Colleen Keller Breuning 