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Dreams by Christine Bruness   

Dreams are like smoke-spheres
that rise up from the fire
burning fast with vitality
then slowly morphing
to blackened ash
with smoke-filled cinders
that refuse to let go of life--
struggling to exist,
even in vapors
that float up
to the stars.

Bio: Christine Bruness is a widely published author and artist.  She believes in the infinite power of nature, recognizes the great potential of dreams and imagination, and understands that peace begins within.  Her artwork and/or poetry most recently appeared in Skyline, Haiku Haven, Bewildering Stories, Ken*Again, 63 Channels, Poet's Ink Review, Poet Express, OCEAN, Bolts of Silk , Charlotte's Web ,  Spinnings, Poetic Hours, Because We Write, Ancient Heart Magazine, Transcendent Visions, The Cynic Online Magazine: Cafe Del Sol, Wild Violet,  and WOMB .  Her first published book of poetry, Imbalance, An Experimental Collection of Micro Stories and Poetry received the Rose/Rosemary Zientek Award.  In June 2007, Christine won the Useless Knowledge 500 Word Essay Contest for her piece, "Cat's Eyes".  Email: chatnoir@comcast.net   She resides in NJ with her husband Richard and their two cats Daisy and Shadow.  Strays often visit and are always welcome and fed.