Washed Away There is no calmafter the storm.Waters recede,the sun shines warm. Foreboding cloudshave left the sky.There are no tearsleft here to cry. All that we knewwas washed away.Our rainbow huesmuddled to gray. A sense of doomat damage done.Picking up pieceswe carry on… Yes, we are aliveand we shall survive… We shall survive. Colleen KellerContinue reading “Washed Away”
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Vertigo
Vertigo My head is spinning round and round,My feet unsteady on the ground.I’m caught up in this undertow,I’ve got a touch of vertigo. I try to still these waves of changeAnd close my eyes to rearrange.I sense your warmth as cold winds blow,I’ve got a touch of vertigo. In fields of gold, your lips meetContinue reading “Vertigo”
In Vino Veritas
In Vino Veritas Wedrink inwarm sunshinefingers of lightcascade from blue skyreflecting off the lakewe wander through the vineyardpausing to taste forbidden fruitsummer bursting boldly on our tonguesshades of cabernet swirl in cut crystalas a renaissance flows within our veinswe dance in parade of emotionsbodies and souls in slow tandemsearching for unknown answersin vino veritaswe bareContinue reading “In Vino Veritas”
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”
Water Lilies
Water Lilies Latesummerpale blue skies Wingsflittingdragonflies Dewgatherslily blooms Airfillingsweet perfume Paleyellowfloating free Frogsgloatingsummer spree Sunblazingcrystal sparks Lightfadinginto dark Moonbeckonsrising high Starstwinklingvelvet night Budsclosinguntil morn Dayendinghope reborn Colleen Keller Breuning © 2022August 13, 2022 This is just a little ditty that I was playing around with that resulted in a simplistic imagery poem. It started withContinue reading “Water Lilies”
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice The sun is settling down gently,casting shadows upon western peaks.Baby bunnies scurry towards the brushas the lonely catbird speaks. Clouds refract soft pastel hues,cotton candy melting in the skies.A spark of joy ignites my heart,and I am dancing with the fireflies. I chase the summer solstice,down to the wooden bridge.I leap through goldenContinue reading “Summer Solstice”
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”
Spirit of the Forest
Spirit of the Forest Far above the towering redwoodsWhere the lone bald eagle flies,Steely clouds conspire and gatherTo break in alabaster skies. Monsoon descends upon green woods,Crystal raindrops mingle with tears.Shadows creep within the forest,Stirring up my deepest fears. A life of suffering and sins,I hear your cry upon the winds.If only I could stopContinue reading “Spirit of the Forest”
Weightless
Weightless Twilight callingscent of jasmine in the airstarlight fallingsilver strands upon my hair. You take my handpull me close against your chestlove is dawningmy fretful spirit cannot rest. See the ambient moon risinghigh up in the nightand my heart aches for freedomto dance in the amber lightto spread my wings and take flightholding onuntil dawnwhenContinue reading “Weightless”
No Closure
No Closure Your strangled voice echoed down the stairwell;Horrific words, a dagger to the heart.Like a heavy anvil, the sorrow fell…A bone crushing weight that tears one apart. Emotions scatter like leaves on the breeze;A free spirit, you reveled in your youth.Your beautiful soul riddled with disease…We struggle to accept this painful truth. No closure,Continue reading “No Closure”
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