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.3 min read·Oct 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…2 min read·Oct 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…3 min read·Sep 26, 2023--1--1
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…2 min read·Feb 17, 2023----
Michael VanBruaeneNaturally BanalCold morning, grey clouds. Dripping rain. Warm house. Coffee. Quiet jazz. Lighting softened by the lack of sun.1 min read·Oct 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…3 min read·Oct 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…1 min read·Oct 15, 2021--1--1
Michael VanBruaeneHabitual Morning AcknowledgementEarly gray morning, driving quiet streets. Monotonous buildings. One after another, unending. Dull strings of parked cars, silent bland…1 min read·Sep 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…2 min read·Aug 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…2 min read·Jun 29, 2021----