A snowflake fell For the first time last night She fluttered, drifting softly Feather-light On the velvet voice Of winter, who sang And whistled sweet Notes of hickory Hints of mesquite Spun her around And caressed her cheek “Darling,” he said “You’re truly unique.”
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
Days like these Come in between The haunted happenings Of Halloween On a countdown To that thankful day When all will feast The Pilgrim way Before the frenzy Of trees and shopping Dashing to Christmas We won’t be stopping Until after New Year’s Champagne has popped And the lighted crystal Ball has dropped Us all… Read More Days Like These
One day very soon We’ll say Trick or Treat Hold out our hands Hoping for a favorite sweet Do you wish for Hershey’s Kisses A chocolate bar crispy or smooth Or is it peanut butter cups Made by Reese’s that you’d choose Rainbow colored Skittles Are a treat on Halloween As are Jolly Ranchers In… Read More Trick or Treat Sweets
When your head hits the pillow Don’t shed a tear Send up a prayer For only God’s ears Close your tired eyes Clear the worry from your head Let the blanket of peace Tuck you into bed Tonight, and always With thanks Amen
The pear tree grew heavy With much fruit to bear So, she lowered her branches In a gesture to share First came the deer Across the field, down the hill To savor the sweetness Until each had their fill Next came the crows Who filled up their beaks So, when they squawked Pear juice dribbled… Read More The Pear Tree
Do you believe in signs Messages and such From those you dearly miss From those you wholly loved A penny at your feet A heart cloud in the sky The perfect color blue A Cardinal flying by Or is this coincidence Merely, a thing of chance Something that normally You wouldn’t give a second glance… Read More Messages
The trees tell secrets This time of year They’ll whisper and wait Wondering if you’ll hear Their sad songs Their stories Their laughter Their tears All they’ve witnessed All that’s since disappeared
Leaves fall Like candy-coated rain In a carnival of colors As the seasons’ change Transient, unexpected Never the same
I saw a piece of paper Flat and uninspired I folded it with creases Until my fingers tired I shaped it I named it I kissed it goodbye In my imagination I watched it fly
Jessica M. Collette 
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