The poem reflects a nostalgic memory of a past connection, evoking imagery from childhood at the railroad yards. The speaker recalls moments shared with a guiding presence, emphasizing safety amidst danger and the warmth of companionship. As an adult, standing alone on the tracks, they feel a profound silence that resonates with the past, yet find solace in the enduring bond, sensing that their loved one’s essence remains within them.
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Fault Line of the Stars
The content is a heartfelt reflection combining a poem and personal anecdotes. Colleen expresses her love for stargazing and the emotional connection to the North Star, symbolizing guidance and comfort, particularly remembering her late father. She recounts joyful family moments during a recent trip, celebrating milestones and creating lasting memories.
Welcome Home, Angel
The poet reflects on the tragic death of a high school friend, emphasizing the sorrow and loss experienced in their community. As more classmates pass, the writer encourages cherishing life and memories. The poem, inspired by personal loss, highlights the fleeting nature of existence and the enduring power of love and remembrance.
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.
Ship Without A Sail
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.
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.
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”
Light Fading
Light Fading Twilight is falling,autumn breeze blowing.Past the honeysuckle bushes,my tired feet are slowing. My breath comes in gaspsunder periwinkle skies.Can you see the light fadingwhen you look into my eyes? Is this how it will gowhen we get to the end?Will you take one last glimpseand let my spirit ascend? Will you hold meContinue reading “Light Fading”
Scattered Stardust
Scattered Stardust Southern skies beckon this warm summer night,Horizon stretching to infinity.As Venus and Mars cast radiant light,The Milky Way blossoms in full glory. Inhaling deep as the twilight unwinds,Emotions are steeped in indigo blue.I travel the galaxy in my mind,Endlessly searching for remnants of you. As the nightingale sings a mournful tune,I sense yourContinue reading “Scattered Stardust”
Shipwreck Heart
Shipwreck Heart Blacksea churnsas waves crashon rocky beachstorm rages offshoredistant lightning flashesneon bolts splitting the skythe turmoil is moving closerbut there is no shelter from this stormI crouch in the sand, pelted by fine grainsas the west wind whips into a frenzythunder rumbles as the storm ragesa tempest in my shipwreck heartreeling that you wereContinue reading “Shipwreck Heart”
Colleen Keller Breuning 