writer – Colleen Keller Breuning

Winter is Nigh

As winter approaches, reflected in the changing scenery and personal experiences, the author expresses feelings of nostalgia for autumn. Balancing life’s busyness, warmth from family, preparing for a new grandchild, and festive preparations, the author finds joy in simple moments and embraces life’s imperfect beauty. Happy Thanksgiving wishes are shared.

Pink Flamingos

The poet muses on the attention-seeking nature of pink flamingos, inspired by a trip to see them in the wild. The whimsical rhyming series captures their vibrant beauty, set against a backdrop of tangerine skies. The poet’s personal connection and upcoming travel plans add a warm, relatable touch to the lighthearted composition.

Just This Once

Just This Once I hear the whistle of a distant train,an echo at the end of a long day.A light snow falls against the windowpane,from dark mottled skies of purple and gray. Upon the mantel sits a vintage vase,wilted flowers filled with sorrow and rue.My eyes blur, drawn into the torrid blaze,my mind flooding withContinue reading “Just This Once”

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”

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”

Spring Equinox

Spring Equinox Ides of March haunt meas I sulk in my bedroomwallow in darkness winter winds persistrobins ruffle breast feathersat the hint of snow shades of ivoryfloating free from the heavensmelting on impact new dawn breaks goldensun rays caress tulip budscherry trees blossom feel the world shiftingon cusp of spring equinoxbirdsong lifts my heart ColleenContinue reading “Spring Equinox”

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”