It’s for the dogs this time of year The super big, the mighty small, and dear Fluffy, long, and short-haired, too They’re loyal friends, to me and you Some love bathing, in spots of sun Other ones water, for splish-splash fun Doing tricks (or not) to get some treats Including ice cream, cold and sweet… Read More It’s For the Dogs
When even the crickets Have retired for the night When the stars start to fade Into morning twilight A song of sorrow, a song of glee Dances lightly, fancy-free A soundtrack for dreamers A tune for insomniacs A greeting for the morning As daybreak starts to crack A proverbial promise The new day will bring… Read More A Mockingbird Mocking
“With so many flowers, How’s a bee to choose? With so many choices There’s no way to lose. Pink, yellow, white, and blue Trumpet, cup, and bell-shaped, too! They keep me busy But you know what they say When you love what you do You don’t work a day! When you love what you do… Read More Buzzy Bee
The magnolia tree is wearing Her festive party blooms The pear tree is planning On producing her pears soon The songbirds are staying busy Finding grass and twigs for nests The bunnies are hop, hop, hopping When, oh when, will those bunnies rest? Not until the party’s over Not before the season’s done The celebration’s… Read More Spring Fling
Sun nudges us From Winter’s sleep. “Wake up, Wake up. Stop counting sheep. Open your eyes, Dears, Breathe in deep, Feel Spring’s kisses Soft and sweet! They’re pastel promises Sealed upon your cheeks Of gentler days, Loves, Soon to come.”
Glazed, Frosted, Sprinkled, Jellied, Old-fashioned, Powdered, Cinnamon, Crème Donut, roll, or stick Close your eyes The choice is yours Get ready, now pick And for but a moment Drift into a sugar dream Where life’s a bit sweeter Than it oftentimes seems
Lovebirds – A Valentine’s Day Poem… Read More Lovebirds
Wind is blowin’ Blowin’ tonight Is it waving a white flag Or ready to fight Thunder, Lightning March in by Wind’s side Wreaking havoc There’s no place to hide Flashin’, crashin’ Wind whistles a tune A haunting melody That hypnotizes Moon To be rocked to sleep In the cold arms of Winter
In the depths of the forest Where no humans go Lives a glorious tree With much love to show Red berry garland A tree skirt of moss Mushroom ornaments A birch star, crisscrossed Dried grass tinsel Wildflower potpourri Illuminated by moonlight Ethereal, carefree But it’s not for humans To see or enjoy It’s hidden from… Read More A Glorious Tree
An encouraging Christmas poem… Read More Heart-to-Heart
Jessica M. Collette 
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