Wrapped Up
Wrapped up in a hug Is a comforting feeling In some ways reassuring In others, healing In all ways revealing, “You are loved,” When you most need to be
Tag: Empathy
Humble Road
If we all just tried To make this place A better place to be With hugs to give With ears to hear The cries from mouths Both far and near With eyes wide open And hearts that beat In rhythm With those we meet Along the humble road Of life
Of Life Foretold
The older man has wisdom The younger man does not The younger man remembers What the older man’s forgot The older woman has experience The younger woman hasn’t learned The younger woman protects What the older woman’s earned Though we once were young We will all be old So, extend your hand And accept a… Read More Of Life Foretold
The Cactus
‘Tis the Season
‘Tis the season To be merry But what if you’re feeling Dull and scary Disappointed By oh so many things With no sweetness To fix the bitter sting You’re only able To do your best So, when you’re tired Take time and rest To prepare yourself For that moment when Your spirit’s ready To celebrate… Read More ‘Tis the Season
Hustle and Bustle
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
The Compassionate Gardener
The compassionate gardener Leaves no plants behind Instead, they relocate When there’s a change in design They diligently dig Each plant from the dirt And carefully inspect To make sure none are hurt They gently hold them They whisper good cheer They reassure each plant Their new home is near “It’s just over there Where… Read More The Compassionate Gardener
Patience
Whenever you feel like You’re not enough Stop being judgmental Stubborn and tough You’re not perfect Nor am I We’re all just doing Our best to get by So, show a little patience With friends and foes ‘cause the sooner we learn this The better life goes
A Beacon of Light
With warmth in your heart You’ll melt the coldest of days By spreading good cheer In the smallest of ways Your words will bless Your smile will heal Your eyes will encourage Your soul will feel The wobble of the world Her peoples’ cries The search for truth The crush of lies With warmth in… Read More A Beacon of Light
She Weeps
She weeps for us For our pettiness And still, we drink her tears Oblivious, she is crying We turn a deaf ear To the whimpering To the trembling Of our precious earth If only more would realize How much her tears are worth
Jessica M. Collette 
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