Banks of The Potomac Late summer moving in slow motion,surrounded by green on country trails,the brazen sun burning our skinas water gurgles against the rockson the banks of the Potomac. A father and son cast on the North Branch,tackle plunking down, reels whizzing,pulling a croaking catfish from indigo waters.I watch and smile, filled with fondContinue reading “Banks of the Potomac”
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Paradise Found
Paradise Found In cornflower skiesamber sun plays hide and seekwith cumulus clouds the wildlife beckonsfrom the depths of green foresthooting of the owl squirrels scurry up treesshenanigans in the woodswith frisky chipmunks bumblebees hoverfeasting in sunflower fields standing tall and proud dog days of summerJuly slides into Augustas twilight descends now night comes callingas catbirdsContinue reading “Paradise Found”
Oblivious
The poem “Oblivious” by Colleen Keller Breuning captures a serene evening by a firepit, watching the sunset and stars with loved ones. Inspired by the Outlander series, the author recounts the beauty of nature, the music of the night, and the feeling of being disconnected from the demands of the outside world.
Nature’s Calm
Nature’s Calm Rainbrewingin dark cloudsfeeling washed upand hung out to drydoubt pulses through my veinsfeeling sorry for myselfpondering my mere existenceall mistakes and regrets amplifiedthundering loudly in my addled brainwallowing and pathetic in my painI step outside and take a deep breathinhaling sweet scent of wet grassletting the rain soak my skindoubling down on courageIContinue reading “Nature’s Calm”
Sensuality of Spring
Sensuality of Spring Step into nature and beholdthe winter’s secrets left untold.The turning of the season bringsthe sensuality of spring. Pink and chartreuse buds are sprouting,doves are cooing, bluejays shouting.Soon the butterfly spreads its wings,the sensuality of spring. The wind whips up and raindrops fallinstilling peace and sense of awe,as choir of woodland creatures singtheContinue reading “Sensuality of Spring”
Autumn Girl
Autumn Girl Dawnpeeks outblooming boldcrimson and goldthe season’s new girlshe is naughty and niceand everything pumpkin spiceher sweet smile reflecting sunlightshe dances on wispy clouds of whitefloating through in skies of cornflower blue.she has found the secret to happiness, to be awake is to be aliveto embrace beauty and to thrivebasking in October sunbees buzzingContinue reading “Autumn Girl”
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”
In the Wilderness
In the Wilderness In the wilderness, the word itself is beautiful musicfrom summer cricket songs to moth’s wing flicks,cool nights bedecked with planets and radiant starsfar and away from the cacophony of rumbling cars. In the wilderness, the rolling river bends and flows,trickling down to all the places that silence goes.Rhythmic lapping, gentle beneath aContinue reading “In the Wilderness”
Stark Beauty Beckons
Stark Beauty Beckons Cast off your blindfolds with open eyes,The golden dawn morphs in blue skies.Emerald grass with dewdrops pearled…Stark beauty beckons in this world. Behold the jewel colors of fall,Noble maple stands bare and tall.On the ground, its crimson leaves whirled…Stark beauty beckons in this world. Blue jays frolic in pure white snow,Deer cavortContinue reading “Stark Beauty Beckons”
Colleen Keller Breuning 