Sketches of Pain Dark clouds threaten, sky splits apartFlooding emotions, bleeding heartsUgly secrets, women in chainsBroken spirits praying for rain. Flash of lightning, crash of thunderLast shred of faith torn asunderHaunting whistle of distant trainBroken spirits praying for rain. But something changes in the airHope cuts through layers of despairFingers tracing sketches of painBroken spiritsContinue reading “Sketches of Pain”
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Downstream
Downstream down by the waterI ponder meaning of lifelay my burden down blue trail of sorrowheart drops like a sinking stoneclear to the bottom gravity defiedas I float downstreamin gentle river washed ashore, breathless,hands reach out in grateful skiesas a new dawn breaks Colleen Keller Breuning © 2021May 14, 2021 Ecrits Blogophilia Week 9.14 Topic: ByContinue reading “Downstream”
Stray
Stray Dark loner wanders as the sun goes down,Dirty asphalt beneath his weathered feet.Straying on, past the far edges of town,There is no vacation on these mean streets. Though winter is waning, bitter winds blow,He shivers behind a ramshackle shed.His fur coat matted by cold rain and snowAs visions of summer dance in his head.Continue reading “Stray”
The Mourning Light
The Mourning Light no sign of the sunthe morning is full of stormframed by steel gray clouds the heavens melt downweeping angels fill the skyshedding bitter tears the mud and the rootsdrown in relentless sorrowshallow and hollow restless winds of Marchruffle the raven’s feathersashes to stardust sepia snapshotsthe essence of life waversin the mourning lightContinue reading “The Mourning Light”
Promise of the Rose
Promise of the Rose A promised green garden withers to seed, Dried petals scattered on the barren ground. Silent anguish as the crimson rose bleeds, Grief carried on the wind without a sound. Tears burn a path when hope has slipped away, Hot crystals sparking precious memories. The fragrance of the summer jasmine sway, TheContinue reading “Promise of the Rose”
Far Too Young
Far Too Young Dark shadows drift across my mind,Like saints and sinners marching blind.As thoughts of painful past invade,Memories of tomorrow fade. Watch the credits roll to the end,Far too young to bury a friend.The rope unravels, thin and frayed;Memories of tomorrow fade. Shards of sunlight pierce through the heart,Forcing dense strands of grief apart.DeniedContinue reading “Far Too Young”
Whiskey Drinker’s Sonnet
Whiskey Drinker’s Sonnet (Dark Sonnet #3) The winter sun fades out, no crimson glowAnd a wall of endless white is falling.As I shiver against the ice and snow…The bottle of Macallan is calling. Into cut glass, I pour liquid courage,A cascade of gold hope to see me through.North Star beckons, a trail to encourage…Just follow itContinue reading “Whiskey Drinker’s Sonnet”
Dreams of the Rainbow Bridge
Dreams of the Rainbow Bridge Somewhere far over the rainbow,beyond the mountains and seas,there is a place of peace and beautywhere the cats and dogs run free. My dreams have been invaded,colored by memories so sweet.I saw you running in the distance;my heart skipped several beats. I tried to shout, mouth frozen,no sound escaping myContinue reading “Dreams of the Rainbow Bridge”
Mourning Has Broken
Mourning Has Broken She clasps secret old love lettersin her weathered, frail handsraises them to face, inhaling deepthe faint scent of old spice and must. She wades amidst turbulent watersthe sound of waves crashingthe music of the years gone bytumbling through her mind. Time and fate take their toll,and the mourning has broken.Too many memoriesContinue reading “Mourning Has Broken”
Between Black and White
Between Black and White Between black and white, there lies a lot of gray. Colors mingle, fading away in a torrent of tears. I was stuck in the past, longing for yesterday… Caught up in a tangled web of pain and fears. Colors mingle, fading away in a torrent of tears, Heart crushed beneathContinue reading “Between Black and White”
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