As the New Year arrives, Colleen reflects on her holiday memories, highlighting the importance of kindness and serenity in life. She shares thoughts on her traditional New Year’s dinner and her chosen word for 2026, “serenity.”
The True Meaning
Colleen reflects on the joy of spending Christmas with her grandchildren, celebrating love and gratitude. She describes heartwarming moments, including meeting the newest grandson Holland, and family bonding over baking cookies and holiday festivities. The experience reinforces her belief that children embody the true spirit of Christmas.
Hush of Snowfall
The piece reflects on winter’s beauty through snow and personal experiences during the holiday season. Amid travel interruptions and challenges, the author expresses joy in spending time with family, embracing the warmth of love amidst the cold. The overall theme conveys a heartfelt connection to the joys and struggles of the season.
Whispered Endearments
The content reflects on the emotional landscape of Christmas, blending nostalgia, sorrow, and joy. It highlights Colleen’s efforts in preparing for the holiday season amid challenges, cherishing memories of loved ones, and expressing gratitude for special relationships. The piece captures the essence of love, reflection, and the true meaning of Christmas.
Starlit Souls
The post reflects on the emotional experience of a concert attended by the author, emphasizing the memories associated with seeing Paul McCartney live. Amidst a busy week preparing for Christmas and a trip with family, the author expresses feelings of being overwhelmed but aims to embrace imperfection and find peace amidst the chaos.
A November Blessing
The poem “A November Blessing” celebrates the arrival of a new grandchild, Holland James Hitchcock, highlighting the emotional blend of joy and longing felt by a grandmother separated by distance. Family gatherings and Thanksgiving memories add warmth to her reflections, emphasizing gratitude for family and the miracle of new life.
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.
Overwhelm
Colleen Keller Breuning shares her reflections on overcoming feelings of overwhelm amidst health challenges and life’s demands. Through her poem, she illustrates the struggle with indecision and chaos, while suggesting that periods of confusion can lead to personal growth and healing. Colleen encourages starting despite the chaos, wishing everyone a peaceful weekend.
The Tracks Between Us
The poem reflects a nostalgic memory of a past connection, evoking imagery from childhood at the railroad yards. The speaker recalls moments shared with a guiding presence, emphasizing safety amidst danger and the warmth of companionship. As an adult, standing alone on the tracks, they feel a profound silence that resonates with the past, yet find solace in the enduring bond, sensing that their loved one’s essence remains within them.
Invisible Child
Invisible Child ghostsslithergliding throughdarkened hallwaysI run for coverand I chase the dim lightscowering beneath white sheetsheart pumping blood through my cold veinsall nightmare long I chase my demonsstruggling to open my eyes in the darkbut I can’t see my hands or feel my toesI am just an invisible childtrapped within this haunted dollhousea place IContinue reading “Invisible Child”
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