A snowflake fell For the first time last night She fluttered, drifting softly Feather-light On the velvet voice Of winter, who sang And whistled sweet Notes of hickory Hints of mesquite Spun her around And caressed her cheek “Darling,” he said “You’re truly unique.”
To get anywhere in life We all must hustle Buckle up and jump in For the endless bustle But we also must Stop, listen, and observe Along the way If we wish to be heard You see, life’s a ride But it’s tandem seating And you never know who You’ll be meeting and greeting In… Read More Hustle and Bustle
Happiness Is a state of mind A blessing for those Who choose to find That the little things We often overlook Are THE things In the happiness handbook A smile, a hug Warmth from a coat Something sweet A fun pic of a goat You see, happiness Exists all around It’s waiting patiently To be… Read More Happiness Handbook
This holiday season Fill up your cup With only special things That will lift you up Hold you and warm you Body and soul
—- 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
Jessica M. Collette 
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