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Name:  Colleen M. Breuning

Location:  Florida

Age:  46

Pets:  Tommy, my tiger cat

Favorite Poet:  Billy Collins, Sylvia Plath, Shakespeare, Robert Frost, Poe are just a few....

Favorite Poem:  Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening; She Walks In Beauty; many more.....

How long have you been writing poetry?: I've been writing as long as I can remember, probably in the 4th grade at St. Mary's Catholic School. I wrote into my early 20's until my busy life got in the way. I returned to writing about 5 years ago and rediscovered my poetic voice.

What/Who inspires you to write?: Nature, music, my family, memories, a beautiful sunset, God -- these are just a few of my muses!

Favorite Quote or Motto: N/A

Writing Awards, Publications, and other Achievements: I have had numerous poems published online in ezines such as Ya'Sou and Pink Mouse Pub.

Additional Poet Information: I publish my own semi-annual e-zine for poetry, Blue Turtle Crossing, which can be viewed at http://colleenbreuning.com