Taste So Sweet
We all know Lemons are sour But in a world without them Other fruits would never Taste so sweet
Author: Jess M. Collette
I live in Rhode Island with my husband Joe and our rescue dog Callie. I love to create and write, drawing inspiration from real life, spirituality, and nature. It is my hope that my stories provide a little bit of sunshine in the lives of those who read them. For additional information and to view original (and oftentimes whimsical) content, please visit www.jessicamcollette.com.
The Day
The day ended As it began With Sun and Dark Shaking hands Agreeing Now and then To do it all Over again
Mountains
Inevitably, there will be mountains Majestic, mysterious, immovable things With so many lessons With them, they’ll bring Valleys and peaks Highs and lows To a myriad of places On those mountains, we’ll go Up to the peak On top of it all But the air is thin And it’s a long way to fall Down… Read More Mountains
Figments
Forgotten moments What will they become When the book closes When all is said and done Erased by time Lost in space As unrecognizable As a stranger’s face Figments Of what once was Will someday become Moments forgotten
Rebels at Heart
The hummingbirds Are fighting Flying, chirping Chasing, delighting In the large fragrant blooms They flutter, zoom Around, on, and back again. Unbothered that these flowers By name, are not for them As they grow on the beautiful Butterfly Bush. Yet, still these little birds Rebels at Heart Are always in a rush To do their… Read More Rebels at Heart
Weight of July
Even the plants wilt Under the weight Of July Yet still they grow Yet still they try To reach the sun To touch the sky
Anxious Dog
July is a scary month for dogs!… Read More Anxious Dog
Breathe in the Breeze
When the world becomes Stifling Heavy Harsh Breathe in the breeze And open your heart To find the good To seek the light The light that brightens The darkest night And whispers softly “All will be alright.”
True Beauty
Beauty Is easy to see But if you take the time To look closer A little deeper A bit longer The extent of True beauty In its fullest You’ll see
Together
Her eyes opened She saw her face Written upon it Her dreams to chase His eyes opened He saw his face Written upon it His dreams to chase She moved with purpose Fast and swift Though the world was heavy It was hers to lift He moved with purpose Fast and swift Though the world… Read More Together
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