“You’re too sour.” “You’re not red enough.” “You’re not quite round.” “Your skin is too tough.” My bumps and bruises Put me in the “DAMAGED” bin But stories rarely end Where they begin In fact, it was my flaws Tough skin and not too sweet That made me the perfect choice For a candy apple… Read More Candy Apple
In the still of the night The landscape transformed As Jack Frost and his Flakes Became a winter storm ~ They danced and they sang A finely choreographed number Chilling the air As the town folks did slumber ~ Jack and his Flakes Reached far and wide Freezing everything, they could Leaving nowhere to hide… Read More Jack Frost and his Flakes
Alive in the garden Are fairies dressed as wheat You can see them sway and dance In the midday summer heat ~ Thanking the sun For the warmth of her rays The wheat fairies rejoice In mysterious ways ~ Only noticed by a few Inquisitive human eyes It’s their sheath of camouflage Where they covertly… Read More Wheat Fairies
Whoever doesn’t believe In wishing trees Has never crossed paths With this special species; As gifts to pick Wishes hang from branches For the lucky few They provide second chances; But these wishes aren’t granted Without a cost Pick too many And good fortune you’ll have lost; But if you plant a wish On chosen… Read More Wishing Tree
Tiger lily stands tall And lets out a roar Reminding all He will not be ignored; At the first sight of orange And black spots and stripes All the flowers bow down To this predator’s might; He’s the fiercest in the garden Showing no regard For the solitary rose Or daisy army in the yard;… Read More Tigers and Dragons, Oh My!
Jessica M. Collette 
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