Pep Talk
Life’s not about Winning or losing It’s a pep talk Always choosing To never give up
Tag: Creative Writing
Whoosh
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
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
Windows
It’s easy to tell When windows aren’t clean Dirt, specks, and smudges Are easily seen But we often overlook The windows to our souls Are they bright and clear Or riddled with holes Have they become opaque No light in or out Has the concept of trust Turned to doubt Or have you protected Your… Read More Windows
The Simple Things
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
Each and Every
In every moment Find a reason To see the beauty In each season
Happy Halloween
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
Roxy
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
Trick or Treat Sweets
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
Love and Light
We love to go for walks with our dog at a picturesque hiking trail featuring old-growth trees and a scenic pond. This photo is at the end of the path underneath a bridge overpass. Back in January, it was reported on the news that messages of hate were found in this area. They have since… Read More Love and Light
Jessica M. Collette 
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