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First of October

The content reflects a joyful transition into October, celebrating autumn’s arrival with vivid imagery of nature’s changes. The author shares her experiences with the KISS Writing challenge and expresses excitement for her daughter’s upcoming birthday. Prepared for autumn with decorations, she looks forward to the season’s warmth and festivities.

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.

Winter Wine

Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on a snowy week, describing the warmth of winter wine amidst the cold and impending storm. As tax season looms, she humorously shares her pet peeve: whining, highlighted by a long-standing sign in her laundry room. She wishes friends a safe and warm weekend.

I Love You in Three Languages

The content describes memorable experiences in Paris, Rome, and at home, expressing love and gratitude for the author’s husband. Despite recent challenges, the author reflects on the blessings in life, especially her loving partner. The piece is dedicated to the husband, expressing deep appreciation for their journey together.

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”

Beyond the Spanish Moss

Beyond the Spanish Moss Scrub pines and banyans beckonbedecked with Spanish mosslazy cumulus clouds drift freeacross the periwinkle horizon. Fiery sun rises opposite the moonits early morning heat blazingas the dragonfly silently hoversalighting on dew drenched lily pad. The blue heron turns, unblinkinglifts long delicate wings in flightgliding gracefully across the bayand the seagulls areContinue reading “Beyond the Spanish Moss”