Colleen Keller Breuning reflects on the beauty of spring as her daffodils bloom and her garden flourishes after 13 years of effort. She finds joy in nature’s resilience, likening it to human experiences of perseverance and warmth. Colleen hopes others also find beauty this spring season.
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Lifeboat
In the midst of life’s storms, a metaphorical lifeboat offers refuge and safety. The poem depicts vulnerability, resilience, and the essential support of a steady presence amid chaos, reminding us of hope and connection during challenging times.
Scorpion Sting
The poem “Scorpion Sting” reflects on the search for truth and strength amidst chaos. The author explores a terrifying encounter with a scorpion, emphasizing the lasting impact it had. Despite the ordeal, the narrative ends with a humorous anecdote, expressing a sense of resilience. The piece captures the theme of overcoming adversity and finding courage.
Secret Places of My Soul
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.
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”
Strawberry Moon
Strawberry Moon It is time to float on the waters of the nightto exhale the troubles of the daybalancing the wish to be lostwith the aching need to be found. Immerse yourself in the burgeoning skiesrevel in the raspberry sherbet sunsetand cast your eyes toward the eastwhere the strawberry moon beckons. Rising low on theContinue reading “Strawberry Moon”
The Beacon
The Beacon She is the beaconguiding in the storms of lifeunwavering light. She raised her childrenwith unconditional lovealways supportive. She nursed all our illscold ginger ale and crackersloving caregiver. She exudes wisdomalways speaking her true mindshining her bright light. She radiates strengthmy divine inspirationmy kind role model. She is my motherher home is also myContinue reading “The Beacon”
Grace of the Daffodil
Grace of the Daffodil She rose and turned to the sunlight,The orange rays warmed her up inside.She shook her yellow head, contrite,And set aside her steely pride. The orange rays warmed her up inside.She braced for what the day would bringAnd set aside her steely pride.It was high time for a spring fling. She bracedContinue reading “Grace of the Daffodil”
Courage… or Something Like It
Courage… or Something Like It Fading to white noise, sense of dreadQuestions ramble inside my headCounting down the minutes and years…Plagued with anxiety and fear. Search for meaning, nothing to seeLost bearings on a churning seaSwallow pride along with my tears…Plagued with anxiety and fear. Gold liquid courage fills my cupTilt my chin back andContinue reading “Courage… or Something Like It”
Colleen Keller Breuning 