Colleen’s KISS Challenge encourages sharing memories related to “going back to school.” Reflecting on her past, she recalls a lack of documentation during her childhood and her children’s early school years. She turned to poetry after they left home, highlighting a transformed educational landscape in her double etheree titled “Schoolhouses.”
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The Delta
The content reflects on the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, emphasizing the emotional impact of flooding in Louisiana. It describes a personal experience during the storm while living in Florida, highlighting both the terrifying beauty of nature and the heart-wrenching consequences of such disasters, with a focus on the Mississippi River’s significance.
Antietam Patriots
The Battle of Antietam, a poignant event in American history, holds a special significance for the author, Colleen Keller Breuning. She reflects on the bravery of the young patriots who fought in the bloodiest battle of the Civil War and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and learning from such painful chapters, while also celebrating the positive changes that followed. Colleen’s poignant words remind us of the sacrifices made for freedom.
Bloody Lane
The writer reflects on the haunting history of Antietam Battlefield, where her ancestor fought. She vividly recalls the battlefield’s landmarks and the stories that fascinated her and her daughter. Visits to historic battlefields like Antietam and Gettysburg evoke a chilling sense of the past. Despite the tragedy, the writer looks forward to family gatherings and exploring more historic sites.
Between the Pages
The poem reflects a deep connection to books as gateways to different worlds filled with history, hope, and love. The author, Colleen Keller Breuning, shares her lifelong passion for reading and her collection of cherished books, alongside her determination to instill this love in her grandchildren through story time and shared experiences.
The Cartographer’s Last Request
The Cartographer’s Last Request Long ago he etched the seas, scaled distant mountains and traversed dense jungles, this drawer of lines, wielding astrolabe and pen with masterful precision. A dust-laden mahogany desk bears witness to his labors: tarnished sextant, musty gilt-edged tomes, barren inkwell… tools of his trade, this dying art. He whispers with gravelContinue reading “The Cartographer’s Last Request”
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