—- Disclaimer: Pop should be consumed In moderation —- Need a little boost In the afternoon Have a fizzy drink Or a sugary tune But too much of one Or both forms of pop Will make your head spin And your energy drop Until all that’s left Is a synthesized beat And an aftertaste That’s… Read More Pop!
Whispers exchanged Between lips and ears Are sweet nothings They hope and wish to hear Thank you I love you You’re my person I do Are all sweet nothings Shared between two
A flock of robins Darted here and there Their controlled chaos In trees, in air Swirling and spiraling Grey, blue and red Chirping and peeping Was heard overhead Where juniper berries Hung heavy on trees The robins feasted In the late fall breeze One after the other They had their fill Whoosh All was calm… Read More Whoosh
Days like these Come in between The haunted happenings Of Halloween On a countdown To that thankful day When all will feast The Pilgrim way Before the frenzy Of trees and shopping Dashing to Christmas We won’t be stopping Until after New Year’s Champagne has popped And the lighted crystal Ball has dropped Us all… Read More Days Like These
There is power in The simple things Like peaceful renewal A deep breath brings An afternoon break With a favorite treat A goodnight kiss To make the day complete A Hello text So, they know you’re there A pause to reflect A silent prayer A favorite tune You can’t help but sing There is power… Read More The Simple Things
Today is a mix Of laughter and screams Sweet and sour Nightmares and dreams A spicy day Of wicked delights A haunted night Of playful frights When reality becomes More than is seen Jack-o’-lanterns whisper Happy Halloween
A black cat purred at my feet One October Eve on Mayflower Street Circling ‘round my legs with her powderpuff tail While I quickly sorted through the mail The tag on her collar tinkled and chimed The engraved name Roxy glinted and shined Just as I was distracted by the flyer in my hand For… Read More Roxy
One day very soon We’ll say Trick or Treat Hold out our hands Hoping for a favorite sweet Do you wish for Hershey’s Kisses A chocolate bar crispy or smooth Or is it peanut butter cups Made by Reese’s that you’d choose Rainbow colored Skittles Are a treat on Halloween As are Jolly Ranchers In… Read More Trick or Treat Sweets
When your head hits the pillow Don’t shed a tear Send up a prayer For only God’s ears Close your tired eyes Clear the worry from your head Let the blanket of peace Tuck you into bed Tonight, and always With thanks Amen
The pear tree grew heavy With much fruit to bear So, she lowered her branches In a gesture to share First came the deer Across the field, down the hill To savor the sweetness Until each had their fill Next came the crows Who filled up their beaks So, when they squawked Pear juice dribbled… Read More The Pear Tree
Jessica M. Collette 
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