mother – Colleen Keller Breuning

The Beacon

The Beacon

She is the beacon
guiding in the storms of life
unwavering light.

She raised her children
with unconditional love
always supportive.

She nursed all our ills
cold ginger ale and crackers
loving caregiver.

She exudes wisdom
always speaking her true mind
shining her bright light.

She radiates strength
my divine inspiration
my kind role model.

She is my mother
her home is also my home
and I’ll be right here.

Colleen Keller Breuning © 2023
May 20, 2023

Happy Saturday! This week’s poem is obviously dedicated to my mom Gloria, who has indeed been the beacon in my (and all my siblings’) lives. She has given her blood, sweat and tears to her five children. She inspired me to always do better, to be kind, to work hard and to love unconditionally. She definitely set a fine example of what motherhood is all about, making sacrifices for her kids, taking good care of us, always there when we needed her the most.

Life could not have been easy for her, meeting the emotional and financial demands of raising five very high energy children. I know that when I was growing up, there were times where things were difficult financially, but we never really knew it. We never lacked food, shelter, clothing, support or love. Mom worked hard, cleaning, cooking, and taking care of all of us. She was and still is always there for us, and I am deeply indebted to her for this. She is our proverbial lighthouse in the storm of life.

So…. thank you, Mom! I love you with all my heart, and I am ever grateful for your presence in my life. If you are lucky enough like me to still have your Mom on this planet, please tell her your love her and appreciate everything she has done for you. If you have lost your Mom, my heart aches for you, as it must be a most devastating thing to go through. Sending out good thoughts and love to all moms, my family and friends. Have a wonderful weekend, all!!!

Xoxo Colleen

Mood: Grateful
Inspiration: My Mom Gloria! ❤

Ecrits Blogophilia Week 46.14 Topic: An Inspiring Person
Hard Bonus: Incorporate a haiku
Easy Bonus: Use a line from the movie “ET” ( “I’ll be right here.”)

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 brittle air
like a distant crying bird.

As I bow my head to pray,
maternal instincts swell.
If only I could scoop you up
and save you from this hell…

Open up your broken heart,
shed your fears, atone.
Feel the warmth inside you,
know that you are not alone.

With the golden dawn comes hope,
the promise of something new.
Step into the sun’s embrace,
where a new day waits for you.