First LOVE is exciting It’s something new Emotions run deep But could fizzle too soon; New LOVE is enthralling It puts a spring in a step It’s easy to fall But hard to keep expectations met; Committed LOVE is a gift Between two who agree Life is an adventure Together to see; Mature LOVE is… Read More Love
When Sarah Murphy planted A single seed many years ago Never in her wildest dreams Did she imagine how tall it’d grow; For months the young girl waited Hoping patiently That with the thaw of winter A miracle she would see; On hands and knees, she searched The muddy dirt and debris Until her hand,… Read More Sarah’s Sycamore
In this game Of cat and mouse The cat sits guard Inside the house; While the mouse waits To quietly sneak inside For a chance to find a hole To safely live and hide; But who is the smartest Opponent in this game Most would say the cat Will put the mouse to shame; But… Read More Cat and Mouse
Why do the sweetest souls Always go too soon Leaving us to reminisce About past sunsets and risen moons; To a time, your face was bright with color And your laughter filled the air When the sparkle in your eyes Said more than words could ever share; Yet still I search for pieces Of the… Read More Sweetest Souls
Gathered together As celestial light Constellations Are born When stars unite
Not much ever happens In the garden of rocks But if you listen closely You just might hear them talk; Although there is no guarantee You’ll understand what you’ll hear Since the language of plants is reserved For only tiny green plant ears; And as for proof that plants Do indeed communicate There really isn’t… Read More Happy Rock Garden
Though your blush has faded And your soft petals have long turned rough What once attracted bees like honey Is soon to turn to dust Yet to me, my love, you are still The prettiest rose I’ve ever seen My love for you grows stronger Each day and moments in between Forever I will hold… Read More Prettiest Rose
Whoever doesn’t believe In wishing trees Has never crossed paths With this special species; As gifts to pick Wishes hang from branches For the lucky few They provide second chances; But these wishes aren’t granted Without a cost Pick too many And good fortune you’ll have lost; But if you plant a wish On chosen… Read More Wishing Tree
Go find The innkeeper’s gate And there you will hear A piece of your fate; He heard their instructions On repeat as he walked Specific steps must happen Before the innkeeper would talk; He must stand completely still And grasp the latch by his thumb Tapping a beat on the fence He must also audibly… Read More The Innkeeper’s Gate
There once was a tale Told long, long ago About a maiden who lit Her candle aglow; It was seen in the window Of the chateau Enticing her suitors To put on a show; Tried as they might Man, after man strutted by But none could catch The fair maiden’s eye; Soon her candle did… Read More The Candle
Jessica M. Collette 
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