The narrative expresses Colleen’s feelings on a rainy Saturday, reflecting a mix of melancholy and nostalgia. She talks about weather, upcoming birthdays, and missing her father. Despite the gloom, she finds solace in conversations with her lifelong friend and dreams of future vacations, longing for brighter days ahead.
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Shadows of Gloom
“Shadows of Gloom” reflects on dealing with physical pain and emotional struggles, echoing sentiments inspired by the song “Crying Lightning.” The writer shares personal challenges with aging, health issues, and coping mechanisms through writing. They emphasize the importance of hope, self-acceptance, and resilience while recognizing the shared human experience of hardship.
Autumn in Bloom
The content reflects on the transition from summer to autumn, capturing the beauty of changing leaves and the joy of the season. It also recounts a visit to the Bluemont Fair, emphasizing the warm weather and excitement for fall activities. The author expresses anticipation for cooler weather and new photographic experiences.
Begin Again
The poem “Begin Again” reflects on heartbreaking experiences and loss, inspired by recent tragic news. The author, Colleen Keller Breuning, shares her emotional response to the sudden death of a coworker’s husband and a client’s husband. She contemplates the challenge of moving forward after such devastating loss, emphasizing the preciousness of life.
Autumn Descends
Autumn Descends Autumn descends with clouds and rain,with harvest crops long gone to grain.Promise of cool days round the bend…but summer doesn’t want to end. Missing the catbird’s plaintive callas crimson leaves begin to fall.Sights and sounds of autumn transcend…but summer doesn’t want to end. Out of the dark, into the dampdubious sun shines likeContinue reading “Autumn Descends”
Sullen With a Touch of Gray
Sullen With a Touch of Gray Raintrickleslike cold tearsdown windowpaneSunday morning cloudsdrift on far horizonssullen with a touch of graywall of fog surrounds my spiritas memories tumble in my mindI chose my path at the fork in the roadcasting my past troubles far behind meone day at a time, with baby stepsrealizing that I mightContinue reading “Sullen With a Touch of Gray”
Just Like the Stars
Just Like the Stars She rose with the dawn, spreading smiles,Laughter and song carried for miles.Her voice, a beacon from afar…Her eyes were bright, just like the stars. She danced across the astral planes,Neptune’s fog and Jupiter rains.Twirling beyond Venus and Mars…Her eyes were bright, just like the stars. Cold silence broke deep in theContinue reading “Just Like the Stars”
Banks of the Potomac
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”
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”
Colleen Keller Breuning 