Misty Eyes Little voices call out so sweet,Pitter patter of tiny feet.Smiles that light my indigo skiesAs tears of love sting misty eyes. Finger painted hands, work of art,Silly giggles that steal my heart.Moments cherished with each sunrise,As tears of love sting misty eyes. I sing their favorite nursery rhyme.Too soon, I’m running out ofContinue reading “Misty Eyes”
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My Christmas Spirit
My Christmas Spirit Tender hearts swell with gratitude,The season casts its festive mood.Twilight twirls in fresh fallen snowAs Christmas lights twinkle and glow. Cardinals cavort in branches bare,Winter sun fades in crimson flair.Your spirit calls when cold winds blowAs Christmas lights twinkle and glow. Memories of you warm my soul,Your absence left a gaping hole.TearsContinue reading “My Christmas Spirit”
Butterfly Piano
Butterfly Piano Keyscaressedby fingersgently strokingblack and ivorysweet music sets us freecrimson blood thrums in our veinsas intangible passions stiron wings of enchanted butterflyresonating in hollows of my hearttake me to this place of serenityyour wings cover mine, softly guide mechills down my spine, the song beginsour spirits take flight at duskdelicate pas de deuxas twoContinue reading “Butterfly Piano”
Beast of Burden
Beast of Burden I’m facing dark clouds tomorrowSoul weighed down by pain and sorrowWestern wind is blowing colderBeast of burden on my shoulder. Off the rails, rogue brain is chasingDaunting demons I am facingFear etched face, I’m feeling olderBeast of burden on my shoulder. My heart pounds wildly on the edgeTeetering on unstable ledgeCast awayContinue reading “Beast of Burden”
The Road To Resolution
The Road to Resolution (A Kyrielle Sonnet) Roads stretch far as the eye can see, Speeding white lines hypnotize me. Drive nonstop until morning light… I’m going the distance tonight. All bets off in the quest for fire, The quiet search for heart’s desire. Eight hundred miles to set things right… I’m going theContinue reading “The Road To Resolution”
Des Larmes Pour Paris (Tears For Paris)
Written in the aftermath of the Paris tragedies …. praying for world peace.
Refrain (A Kyrielle Sonnet)
“Park City Sunset” by Colleen Breuning © 2015 Refrain Night echoes in my heavy heart Painted darkness, my work of art. Words and anguish mingle with rain, My soul released with each refrain. Voices clash, intentions aground When everyone has his own sound. Sing out chorus, relieve this pain, My soul released with each refrain.Continue reading “Refrain (A Kyrielle Sonnet)”
Tattoo Me
Tattoo Me In the realm of the mad god where desperation seems real, I am a man of a thousand faces hiding beneath ink and steel. Self-praise is no recommendation, for I am a deviant to behold. You cannot see beneath my skin where the real drama unfolds. Years of torture and abuse hidden away,Continue reading “Tattoo Me”
Summer’s End
The poem “Summer’s End” conveys a poignant reflection on dreams and the passage of time. The speaker envisions a serene destination where hope overcomes sorrow, symbolized by the fading summer sun and soaring eagles. Emphasizing freedom and tranquility, it encourages letting go of sadness to embrace a brighter future.
Blue Reverie
Blue Reverie As the clouds dance their pas de deux In the blue reverie of the night sky, Moonglow reveals the spirit of you, And my heart is lifted up so high. In the blue reverie of the night sky, Stardust mingles with the shooting stars, And my heart is lifted up so high AboveContinue reading “Blue Reverie”
Colleen Keller Breuning 