The poem reflects a nostalgic memory of a past connection, evoking imagery from childhood at the railroad yards. The speaker recalls moments shared with a guiding presence, emphasizing safety amidst danger and the warmth of companionship. As an adult, standing alone on the tracks, they feel a profound silence that resonates with the past, yet find solace in the enduring bond, sensing that their loved one’s essence remains within them.
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Summer Sonata
In Week 2.17 of Ecrits Blogophilia, Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on a busy week filled with work and family celebrations, including her mother’s 88th birthday. She shares a poetic piece titled “Summer Sonata,” inspired by the summer night’s beauty under the “buck moon,” capturing love and relaxation amid fleeting sunny days.
In Valleys of Green
Blogophilia Week 23.7 Topic: Unrelenting Spirit Bonus Points: (Hard, 2 points) Incorporate a Mary Poppins quote or line (such as “a spoon full of sugar helps the medicine go down”) (Easy, 1 point) Include two types of yellow birds in blog (goldfinch, meadowlark) Photograph by Colleen Keller Breuning © 2014 In Valleys of Green LifeContinue reading “In Valleys of Green”
Colleen Keller Breuning 