Acorns
There’s a new threat This time of year From high in the treetops They suddenly appear A danger to our heads A scare to our feet A tasty treat Hungry squirrels eat Acorns invade Our quiet country streets
Tag: Poem
Open Window
The breeze swirls Through the open window From deep in the night Where the summer stars twinkle A chorus of insects Sing a folksy song To the strumming of their strings An owl sings along The melody fades The night is still and calm Through the open window My serenade is gone Sleep tiptoes… Read More Open Window
Groovy
Life is much better When you make it groovy Problems become lighter And you’re far less moody You find pleasure in The simple things You learn being happy More happiness brings Groovy is As groovy does So, choose to be groovy Just because
Pearls
Let the music move you Not just tickle your ears Let it seep into your soul Where you can truly hear More than individual notes Or simple spoken word To find the real intention That was meant to be heard The hidden pearls Placed between note and word
Nectar
What’s it like to be The most popular flower Adored by all Whether sun or shower A beautiful bloom In whom the bugs delight The most popular flower Round, yellow, and bright For a sip of nectar They come day or night
Lean On
Everyone needs a friend Somebody to lean on Beginning to end
Common Sense
Common sense says Bring an umbrella When the forecast says rain Don’t hike that mountain When you’re already in pain Stop eating When you’re stomach is full If the door says “push” Do not “pull” Look both ways Before crossing the street Hot summer pavement Will burn bare feet Lack of sleep Will make you… Read More Common Sense
Gratuity
A seagull plucks a clam From its shell And follows it with a chaser Of salty swell Drinking in the goodness Distilled by the sea He returns the empty shell As gratuity
Caress
Our Mother Earth waits To caress our calloused hands All return to her
Glimpse
When day goes black Eyes look to the sky To dream and wonder About where and why To remember how small Problems can be When into the vastness Our gaze lets us see Just far enough A glimpse at best To keep us guessing About all the rest
Jessica M. Collette 
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