The post reflects on the chaos of life, filled with personal struggles and stressors, yet conveys a hopeful message of resilience and dreams. Celebrating a milestone birthday, Colleen shares highlights from her day off, including family reunions and relaxation, while remaining committed to health and wellness despite life’s challenges.
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Autumn Hush
Colleen’s poem celebrates the beauty of autumn, highlighting the vibrant colors and serene experiences of the season. Reflecting on a recent day spent with her mother, she expresses gratitude for their bond and her mother’s good health. Colleen encourages readers to appreciate the autumn scenery around them.
Chickadee
Chickadee The sun rises with crimson and gold flairwith scent of lilacs on the morning breeze.Sweet chickadee sings and darts through the air,landing with grace in weeping willow tree. She is the sunshine that lights up my life,my reason for being, my heart’s delight.Sweet chickadee eases my pain and strife, her radiant smile, a beautifulContinue reading “Chickadee”
Shades of Blue and Black
The poem “Shades of Blue and Black” reflects on emotional healing and the impact of trauma, expressed through the imagery of moonlit skies and painful memories. The author shares her personal struggles, resilience, and gratitude for support. The piece was inspired by Writer’s Choice Week and incorporates themes of PTSD and the healing power of writing and music.
The Beacon
The Beacon She is the beaconguiding in the storms of lifeunwavering light. She raised her childrenwith unconditional lovealways supportive. She nursed all our illscold ginger ale and crackersloving caregiver. She exudes wisdomalways speaking her true mindshining her bright light. She radiates strengthmy divine inspirationmy kind role model. She is my motherher home is also myContinue reading “The Beacon”
Into the Sun’s Embrace
Into the Sun’s Embrace One life lived in limbo, teetering on the brink. You swim against strong currents as all hope begins to sink. Stripped of all belongings and rendered colorblind; Restless nights and wasted time, the past has been unkind. You stand alone in judgment and utter truthful words. They echo in the brittleContinue reading “Into the Sun’s Embrace”
Colleen Keller Breuning 