The post reflects on personal awakening and self-discovery, inspired by Carl Jung’s quote about introspection. It emphasizes the importance of looking inward to enact life changes, despite external circumstances like unfavorable weather. The author finds solace in resting while navigating life’s storms, encouraging others to move forward daily with gratitude.
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Sailing
The piece describes a vivid sailing experience, contrasting the beauty of ocean life with the threat of an impending storm. It transitions into a reflective Memorial Day message, urging remembrance of those who served the country. The writer expresses fascination with sailing while admitting a preference for land activities, planning a relaxing weekend.
Wing and a Prayer
This week, Colleen reflects on challenges faced during January while balancing work and self-care, incorporating personal poetry and the phrase “two wrongs don’t make a right.”
Autumn in Bloom
The content reflects on the transition from summer to autumn, capturing the beauty of changing leaves and the joy of the season. It also recounts a visit to the Bluemont Fair, emphasizing the warm weather and excitement for fall activities. The author expresses anticipation for cooler weather and new photographic experiences.
Ode to a Trucker
The poem “Ode to a Trucker” reflects on the open road and the challenges of long journeys. The author also shares personal updates and reflections on their hectic work schedule. The piece pays homage to truckers and relates the theme of being stuck to the struggles of daily life.
Ivory Castles
The author expresses deep frustration over the escalating homelessness problem, as evident in many cities. The real-life tale of an elderly woman underscores the grim circumstances of such individuals, including veterans, drug addicts, and the mentally ill. Amid these issues, the author urges everyone to appreciate their blessings while urging for urgent positive changes.
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”
Pour Toujours
Pour Toujours I dream of Parisclimbing the Eiffel towerpanoramic views On Champs-Élyséesthe smell of fresh baked croissantsinfusing senses sipping espressoon red bamboo café chairschocolat kisses ambient muzakechoes in Le Louvre tunnelsbeneath city streets vendors hawking goodschasing pigeons in the squareof the Montmartre hills cold marble statuesdeny their stark historiesas rain falls softly oh, City ofContinue reading “Pour Toujours”
The Daily Grind
The Daily Grind I crawl out of bedincessant alarm blaringat the break of dawn Hours grind by slowlyhunched over the computerendless to-do list I’m working to liveor am I living to workretirement evades Taking my chancesmy feet moving with purposebut I’m getting tired Driving in the darklosing myself in musicmy evening commute Now I seeContinue reading “The Daily Grind”
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”
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