Moody Glow
Not all ornaments Make it on an inside tree Some instead Choose to decorate holly; With a moody glow Hung next to red berries Dusted with snow They make the outside merry
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Advice is Free
May your days be bright And your nights be merry; With memories made May they all be cheery; And if they’re not Because no, they won’t be; Make the best of life And yes, advice is free
Over or Under
Over or under Are two ways to go But the second you better Have a paddle to row; A boat that floats With no sign of leaks And waterproof shoes If you slip into the creek; On second thought I think you should walk Over the bridge In clean shoes and dry socks
Upside Down
Hear the silence Screaming loud See the movement Time’s slowed down Feel the sadness In the shadows So close, so far From your hometown When lost inside The Upside Down
Nibble and Gnaw
Though Halloween’s over There’s still treats to be had The sweet taste of pumpkin Drives the squirrels mad; They nibble and gnaw Through poor Jack O’s face Until his once toothy grin Is but a hole to escape; These furry scavengers Love to eat and run Making each meal a bit Of mischievous fun
Nature vs. Nurture
How the largest, proudest pumpkin Exactly came to be Well, that remains a mystery Between you and me; Nature vs. Nurture There are arguments for both Was the magic in the seed Or is it the farmer who can boast; About how this giant pumpkin So proudly on display Took all summer to grow Into… Read More Nature vs. Nurture
Make Believe
In the Land of Make Believe Where the fairies fly Amongst the dancing leaves; Butterfly laughter fills the air As the beats from their wings Paint a rainbow trail; That tickles the nose Of the mushroom King Who sneezes, then begins to sing; With a soothing voice that travels Loud and clear To the… Read More Make Believe
Tricky Jr.
Tricky Jr. Is hard at work Searching and digging Where once, Mr. Stinky did squirt; His noxious fumes Drove Ms. Fancy away And made Sheriff Grumpy Move up his hibernation day; But none of that stops Tricky He’s got plenty to do There’s mouths to feed And his Dad, Tricky Sr., to subdue; His stubborn… Read More Tricky Jr.
Sheriff Grumpy
There’s a new Sheriff In backyard town Who’s all business There’s no playing around; He’s rearranged the galley Where Mr. Stinky once called home And redecorated the parlor Where Ms. Fancy leisurely roamed; Sheriff Grumpy wastes no time He’s clearly here to stay He’s dug his holes And made a dirt bed to lay; His… Read More Sheriff Grumpy
Ms. Fancy
Mr. Stinky’s moved on He’s packed up his things Scurried along, but what will His vacancy bring? It didn’t take long For a new critter to appear After all, a warm place to stay Is in high demand this time of year; She isn’t the cutest To look at, you see But unlike Mr. Stinky… Read More Ms. Fancy
Jessica M. Collette 
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