If a picture is worth A thousand words Imagine the stories One photographer has told; Captured on film Or digital device Wedding dates Children’s delight; Holiday memories Cherished quiet time Playful newborn puppies The clearest starry sky; Each picture becomes A page in the book A memoir of all One photographer took
Over or under Are two ways to go But the second you better Have a paddle to row; A boat that floats With no sign of leaks And waterproof shoes If you slip into the creek; On second thought I think you should walk Over the bridge In clean shoes and dry socks
Reaching into Sky of Night Darkness tries To block the light; Tries to spread And blot away The subtle color Marking end of Day; But Moon resists Darkness’ determined fight By enlisting Stars As warriors of night; Night warriors Protecting Sky Until Darkness flees When Sun does rise
Hear the silence Screaming loud See the movement Time’s slowed down Feel the sadness In the shadows So close, so far From your hometown When lost inside The Upside Down
Be Strong and vigilant Though trouble Swoops in Strong and vigilant Be
Fog crept in On silent feet With hands upheld He whispered sweet …Nothings… While caressing my face Before retreating From where he came Lost to sunshine After rain
From a distance It’s easy to see Just how pretty A city’s skyline can be; Framed by trees With painted leaves Buildings in the sky Float on the breeze; There is no noise From the city to hear It’s muted by distance And atmosphere; In the blue hills It’s a sight to behold From this… Read More Skyline
The beach is free Of sandy feet It’s swept and clean Of trash and debris; From summer visitors Who fail to keep The beach they visit Litter-free; It’s a place where wildlife Live and feed A spot where many Return to breed; As a welcomed guest Please respect their home And pick-up all litter While… Read More Litter-Free
Though Halloween’s over There’s still treats to be had The sweet taste of pumpkin Drives the squirrels mad; They nibble and gnaw Through poor Jack O’s face Until his once toothy grin Is but a hole to escape; These furry scavengers Love to eat and run Making each meal a bit Of mischievous fun
Pause a moment There’s beauty to be seen It’s there but a second Before falling from trees; Swept up by wind Leaves drift away Before frost can seal them In the icy grave; Pause a moment Won’t you, please? Before the splendor of autumn Fades into snow covered trees
Jessica M. Collette 
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