A cute little piggy With coins in his belly Lives in my house Not a farm that is smelly He’s cute as can be Round and robust Though he’s been around He’s not covered in dust He’s very well cared for And fed every day His belly is full And full it will stay Those… Read More Piggy Bank
Empty gift boxes Wrapping paper balls Stale crumbly cookies Pine needles fall Smashed ornaments Candles burnt out Adults bicker Children pout Piles of dirty dishes Half-eaten yule log Yellow snow Thanks to the dog Holiday hangover Spiked eggnog
We each have a story A story to tell As the story unfolds Will it end well? Is it a mystery Day after day Full of secrets We’ve packed away How about romance A steamy affair Falling in love Is our story to share If it’s a thriller With twists and turns The correct move… Read More Book of Life
There once was a tale Told long, long ago About a maiden who lit Her candle aglow; It was seen in the window Of the chateau Enticing her suitors To put on a show; Tried as they might Man, after man strutted by But none could catch The fair maiden’s eye; Soon her candle did… Read More The Candle
Inevitably, it seems pets I currently know, or have previously been acquainted, prance, scurry and leap into the stories I write. Much like the influence a geographical environment has on story-lines, it is easy to find inspiration from the unique characteristics of a pet, too. My Boston Terrier’s many quirks, including messy eating habits,… Read More The Dog Days of summer…Writing
Jessica M. Collette 
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