The poem “Secret Places of My Soul” by Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on overcoming trauma and finding hope within oneself. The author emphasizes the healing process from deep within, embracing resilience and the ability to change. Despite the challenging January, the author looks forward to “undecorating” and wishes everyone a beautiful weekend.
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Not Just A Cat
Not Just A Cat From the moment I saw you,Those deep amber eyes,You were destined to be in my life.No, fate could not deny…I knew you’d be mine. From the moment I saw you,You stole my heart.My sweet little ragamuffin,Tiger stripes, work of art…Our lives would align. He’s not just a cat,Not just a cat…HeContinue reading “Not Just A Cat”
Ivory Castles
The author expresses deep frustration over the escalating homelessness problem, as evident in many cities. The real-life tale of an elderly woman underscores the grim circumstances of such individuals, including veterans, drug addicts, and the mentally ill. Amid these issues, the author urges everyone to appreciate their blessings while urging for urgent positive changes.
Lost At Sea
The author shares a reflective poem, inspired by Dylan Thomas, about feeling lost and confronting mortality, amplified by the absence of their father during the holiday season. They express sadness over other familial losses in recent years, but shares preparation for a joyous Christmas, offering balance to the melancholy sentiment. Current weekend plans are shared, including home-cooked meals, outdoor decorating, and running outdoors.
Winter Backlash
Winter Backlash What was I thinkingAs my spirits were sinking?Sunlight is shrinking…Bitter winds bellow and thrashAgainst the winter backlash. Emotions collide;I’m raining on the inside.All hope seems denied…Taking all the pain to heart; I’m ready for a new start. Colleen Keller Breuning © 2023November 18, 2023 Happy Saturday, family and friends! Just a quick doubleContinue reading “Winter Backlash”
The Art of Letting Go
The Art of Letting Go painunwindshold me tightfingers entwinedthroughout the long nightas fear churns through my mindawaken me from bad dreamsquiet my screams as darkness fallsgrotesque shadows dance upon my wallsthe light at the end of the tunnel glowsthe point of no return, nobody knowsthough grains of sand are trickling fastour opportunities have passedalbeit throughContinue reading “The Art of Letting Go”
Soundtrack of My Life
Soundtrack of My Life Early in the morning, just before dawnI stood alone on the rocky shorepondering sorrows of this worldas I watched the crashing tidethe music hit me hardwashing over meflooding my veinswith intensewaves ofgriefchordsof hopefilled the airbringing to mindtreasured memoriesthe soundtrack of my lifelifted my heart from dark depthslike the sun breaking throughContinue reading “Soundtrack of My Life”
Sacred Sabbath
Sacred Sabbath As rain lashed the darkness,I woke to the sound of fear,panic rising in my chest,heart pounding in my ears. Terror plays out in real timehorrific images across the news.Twisted truths and hatredspreading like an ugly bruise. Did I miss something here,did something go astray?Evil reared its ugly headon this sacred Sabbath day. AngerContinue reading “Sacred Sabbath”
Infinity
Infinity coldmorningleaves swirlingthoughts drifting backto my past strugglesa long and winding pathmy heart scarred, my soul shatteredbut life is full of surprisesfate placed us both in Oklahomatwo lives intersecting at point in timeforces cast us onto divergent pathsthen looped us back to infinityupon the wings of hope and trustyou healed my broken spiritinfusing me withContinue reading “Infinity”
Another Oklahoma Day
Another Oklahoma Day It’s just another Oklahoma day,the blazing sun is dropping low.The crops are wilting in the fields,the ominous west wind blows. Relentless heat is a wall of fire,draining the life out of my veins.My lungs struggle to take in fresh air,bones and muscles racked with pain. Tired eyes turn skyward, pray forContinue reading “Another Oklahoma Day”
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