Colleen Keller Breuning shares her reflections on overcoming feelings of overwhelm amidst health challenges and life’s demands. Through her poem, she illustrates the struggle with indecision and chaos, while suggesting that periods of confusion can lead to personal growth and healing. Colleen encourages starting despite the chaos, wishing everyone a peaceful weekend.
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Invisible Child
Invisible Child ghostsslithergliding throughdarkened hallwaysI run for coverand I chase the dim lightscowering beneath white sheetsheart pumping blood through my cold veinsall nightmare long I chase my demonsstruggling to open my eyes in the darkbut I can’t see my hands or feel my toesI am just an invisible childtrapped within this haunted dollhousea place IContinue reading “Invisible Child”
End of the Dream
The content reflects a poignant mix of emotions and experiences. It transitions from a somber contemplation of a troubled world to a joyful recounting of a volunteering day at an animal sanctuary and a serene winery visit with a partner. The narrative highlights connections to nature, community, and personal fulfillment.
A Thousand Dreams
The poem “A Thousand Dreams” reflects on feelings of isolation and anxiety in the digital age. The speaker grapples with identity while hoping to turn dreams into reality. Inspired by Arthur Rimbaud, the poem emphasizes a journey from darkness to light, urging a release from the past. Colleen shares insights about Rimbaud’s life, her weekend reflections, and the beauty around her.
Cutty Sark On Ice
The post reflects on the emotional turmoil caused by recent hurricanes in Florida, highlighting feelings of helplessness and anxiety from a distance. The author, a longtime Florida resident, empathizes with those affected. They express hope for healing and commend community efforts in recovery while reminiscing about their own storm experiences.
Lone Jonquil
The poem “Lone Jonquil” reflects on facing fears and moving forward. The author, Colleen, discusses the challenges of the past week and finding inspiration in nature. Despite difficulties, she encourages embracing positive moments in each season. The poem poignantly captures the theme of overcoming fears and finding beauty in life’s changes.
Dragon Hunters
Dragon Hunters Linen clouds drift by,dragon hunters swift and spry,morphing in the sky. Fluffy figures faircast their magic everywhere,marching through the air. Let’s chase the gold sunlike china dolls on the run;the hunt has begun. Through marshes we wade,hues of emerald and jade,as pastel skies fade. The darkness descends;hidden deep inside the glenis the dragon’sContinue reading “Dragon Hunters”
Tide
Tide I pray like falling rain and lightHiding within shadows of nightDrowning in the shallows of prideFor I don’t want to fight this tide. My veins pulse with a quiet dreadClouds in my coffee and in my headUnleashing all the tears I criedFor I don’t want to fight this tide. High above, the sky isContinue reading “Tide”
Spirit of the Forest
Spirit of the Forest Far above the towering redwoodsWhere the lone bald eagle flies,Steely clouds conspire and gatherTo break in alabaster skies. Monsoon descends upon green woods,Crystal raindrops mingle with tears.Shadows creep within the forest,Stirring up my deepest fears. A life of suffering and sins,I hear your cry upon the winds.If only I could stopContinue reading “Spirit of the Forest”
Momentum
Momentum Fear pulls me downwardsinister thoughts creepingin corners of my dark mindgripping tight, talons sharpas I bleed from the inside outand rail to the heavens in ragefrom the depths of an anguished soul. Passion pushes me onwardparting a veil of diaphanous desiresatin hush, silken touchthe scent and taste of loveas the glorious sun glowsin effervescentContinue reading “Momentum”
