Dance of Life--By Colleen Keller Breuning--United States

Dance of Life

Perched by the open window

tiny dancer bathed in glow

beneath a veil of green eyes

gilded lily in disguise.

Faded scars cannot erase

sad memories from a place

where sticks and stones broke her bones

sharp lessons learned long ago.

Dodging minefields, cat and mouse

secrets hidden in old house

one magic moment has turned

to cold dust where fire once burned.

Sinews, muscles stretch and thrash

finding strength amidst the ash.

though hope seems lost with no trace

she exudes amazing grace.

A strong breeze from down under

pushes sorrow asunder

as she glides forth, free from strife

in this mystic dance of life….

Colleen Keller Breuning is a poet and photographer who was born and raised in Maryland. She currently resides in Purcellville, Virginia. Her poetry, short stories and photography have been published in a variety of print and online magazines during the past decade. Her first poetry book, Shadows of My Father, was a tribute to her father and published in 2011. She is currently working on her second book of poetry, along with assorted photography projects. She participates in several online writing groups. In addition to poetry and photography, she loves nature, music, cats and wine (not necessarily in that order).