Pawprints
Some of the most memorable, Loyal, and reliable of friends Leave pawprints to show Their love will never end ~ If you love them well As they so love you See a friendship blossom Through and through
Tag: Rhyme
Soggy Holiday
Just like that It’s faded away What once was new Is now a soggy holiday ~ The rain falls heavy On festive cheer Marking the end Of the best time of year ~ Yet still, there’s hope For what’s to come Welcoming the new year Saying goodbye to feeling glum ~ In the days ahead… Read More Soggy Holiday
Pen to Paper
Do words flow more freely From a beautiful pen As the writer fills pages Time and again ~ Is it more likely to inspire Creative thoughts Revealing hidden truths They had long forgot ~ Does a fancy pen feel different In the palm of the hand As the tip of the pen Inscribes upon… Read More Pen to Paper
Christmas Wishes
If I could fill my stocking With anything I choose I’d fill it with memories Of you, I’ll never lose ~ Your charismatic smile That spread from ear to ear And your deep belly laugh Is what I long to hear ~ Your blue eyes that twinkled Like stars in the night Were… Read More Christmas Wishes
Holiday Brew
There’s a holiday brew That warms the soul It’s a secret elixir From days of olde ~ A sprinkle of cinnamon A sliver of vanilla bean When stirred with a candy cane Induces sweet dreams ~ Of cookies that never crumble Inside gingerbread houses Warmed by a fireplace Whose smoke smells of molasses ~… Read More Holiday Brew
Magical Moments
Magical moments are hard to find They’re few and far between Except for those who dare believe There’s more than what is seen ~ There are Christmas trees that dance After everyone’s gone to bed And ornaments that sing While spinning from silver thread ~ And all the cute collectibles Set high up on the… Read More Magical Moments
Direction
What decides direction? Is it how the wind blows As the crow flies Or where the sun glows ~ Blindly pointing on a map Driving and never looking back Strictly following a GPS Choosing change without regret ~ Trial and error A 10-year plan Spur of the moment Pursuing a woman or man ~ Or… Read More Direction
GIFTS
Give the gift of love Instead of material things Filling their hearts with joy Transcends all that Santa brings
Crystalline
The trees are trimmed This time of year With special decorations To spread good cheer ~ Shiny drops hung On branches with care By the hand of Mother Nature Who moistened the air ~ Then the chilled breath Of Old Man Winter Fills each drop With a bit of icy glitter ~ They cling to… Read More Crystalline
Remnant
A remnant of autumn Appeared at my feet As a faded memory I’d really like to keep It’s a symbol of hope Sent from yesterday A simple spot of color To brighten winter’s gray
Jessica M. Collette 
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