Michael VanBruaeneHoping For A SmileThey come upon each other, unknown entities. He wonders about her in the moment as they come towards each other on the sidewalk.Oct 17, 2023Oct 17, 2023
Michael VanBruaeneLiving His AcheIn the early morning quiet he feels it. An ache wanting satisfaction and fulfillment, a compulsion to deeply engage with existence, and…Oct 2, 2023Oct 2, 2023
Michael VanBruaeneThey Had Hopes And PossibilitiesThey had hopes and possibilities when they began their lives together. Everything was ahead of them. They had a feeling, usually not…Sep 26, 20231Sep 26, 20231
Michael VanBruaeneDarkness And LightFloating in eternity. In the cosmos of universes barely known and unknown, now and to come. No borders, no up or down, no beginning nor…Feb 17, 2023Feb 17, 2023
Michael VanBruaeneNaturally BanalCold morning, grey clouds. Dripping rain. Warm house. Coffee. Quiet jazz. Lighting softened by the lack of sun.Oct 3, 2022Oct 3, 2022
Michael VanBruaeneTheir Final MoveThey recently moved to another city late in their lives. Before moving they sifted through their priorities and needs. Considered why they…Oct 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021
Michael VanBruaeneThe Raging StormThe storm rages. More so than ever, so it seems. With fury. Relentless intensity. It forces itself upon them. Swirls around and through…Oct 15, 20211Oct 15, 20211
Michael VanBruaeneHabitual Morning AcknowledgementEarly gray morning, driving quiet streets. Monotonous buildings. One after another, unending. Dull strings of parked cars, silent bland…Sep 23, 2021Sep 23, 2021
Michael VanBruaeneMundane MoodWhat shall I write? What can I write? In this early morning serenity and quiet. I notice my soft breath. My pen scratching random words…Aug 2, 2021Aug 2, 2021
Michael VanBruaeneJ____!I keep thinking of you. I’m looking at a Hollywood Bowl schedule and think of seeing the Silk Road Ensemble with you and R_____. Such a…Jun 29, 2021Jun 29, 2021