It’s hard to hear your history And keep a dry eye But now that we know you Inside, mischief resides ~ Gone are the days Of prowling the Texas streets Now you have food, toys And are hand fed your treats ~ You’re a sweet companion Always wanting to please With a gentle personality That puts… Read More Callie
Around the time Of 8PM When the world quiets Night Bird begins To sing a song Into the solemn night Where nocturnal eyes Watch Night Bird take flight On unflapping wings He glides with ease From tree to tree His location’s a tease With a melody that drifts On the humid air… Read More Night Bird
Mom’s Garden She planted with care Watered with love And blessed with a prayer ~ With a Mother’s eyes She watched them grow Corrected their direction And pulled weeds when they showed ~ She adjusted the lighting Made their mulch bed And watched in awe As their unique beauty spread ~ As blossoms of thanks… Read More Mom’s Garden
There’s magic In the could’ve been Because a fairytale Never has to end ~ It’s unfortunate For the would’ve been Because circumstance Kept them asking when ~ It’s tragic For the should’ve been Because what was meant to be Ended then ~ Could’ve, Would’ve, Should’ve May be moments of regret But each are better lessons… Read More Could’ve, Would’ve, Should’ve
If life were an open book How would your story go Would there be villains and heroes Or no battles to show ~ Would your world be filled with flowers Beautiful and pristine Or would litter clog the gutters On your boulevard of dreams ~ Protagonist or antagonist What would you call yourself Would there… Read More Open Book
Peering into the vastness What does Sun see A troupe of planets All longing for she ~ To share her warmth And spread her light For with her blessing Comes new life ~ But is she fickle Playing favorites and fools Promising the universe Before changing the rules
It starts with One drop Two then four And hundreds more Together forming A puddle Soon to be A reservoir Showing there is Strength In a pool of Possibility Where one drop Of kindness Could become a sea Of empathy
The sun sits A little higher in the sky As fair-weather clouds Meander by Birds have traded Their drab winter colors For vibrant feathers To wear for the summer As their songs fill The fresh atmosphere They announce to all Springtime is here Arriving with their melody Hope, too returns For brighter days… Read More Springtime
Providing resources To nourish us all Encouraging growth After leaves fall Renewing life In cycles and seasons Our blue planet spins As we’re sleeping and dreaming Breathing deeply Her air fills our lungs Her land expands Far and wide Her waters are where Untapped mysteries hide For you, our Earth Love, protection and pride
In the depths of darkness A secret lies in wait Hidden but a moment Soon to reveal its fate After days covered By dirt and mud These necessary evils Create a perfect bud That will soon blossom For all to see Awakened by the sunshine A spring flower soon will be
Jessica M. Collette 
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