Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 10
August 22, 2023
Perfect Days
Perfect days are meant To be bottled and saved Uncorked and savored On less-perfect days On days that need brightening In every way They will bless us with colors That with us will stay To uplift our spirits On those less-perfect days
August 18, 2023
What Can We Learn
What can we learn From the wind, the rain? Our troubles are transient As is our pain What can we learn From the moon, the sun? When one day has ended A new day’s begun What can we learn From the changing seasons We all have a place, A time and a reason
August 14, 2023
A Far-Off Land
A tale of sun And summer days Where bees work And rabbits play In butterfly gardens Under skies of blue Where migrant birds Are just passing through En route to find More days of sun In a far-off land Where summer’s just begun
August 8, 2023
Turn the Page
It is in the middleOf your storyWhen you truly find outThe strength it takesTo turn the page
July 28, 2023
Standing Tall
Guess what? You did it! I knew that you could Even though it was a struggle Maybe you doubted you would Whatever the case You prevailed through it all Shoulders back, head high, Standing tall
July 27, 2023
The Water’s Fine
“Dip your toe in. The water’s fine.” Their sailboat drifted further from the coastline With a splash, he dove and quickly disappeared Swallowed up by the waves as she nervously peered Into the deep, dark churning abyss Suddenly, he resurfaced for a salty kiss His lips tasted of the sea, luring her in First, she… Read More The Water’s Fine
July 25, 2023
A Happy Summer Read
The hummingbirds are back in the Northeastern United States for the summer! Seeing them buzzing around the feeders and the flowers reminds me why I wrote my book Happy is Here! This book is fun, featuring an easygoing story about a girl who befriends a hummingbird whom she names Happy. She has many adventures with… Read More A Happy Summer Read
July 13, 2023
Where the Butterflies Fly
Down in the valley Where the butterflies fly The vibe is easygoing Nobody asks why Why are we here? Where are we going? What’s it all mean? Are the answers worth knowing? No questions No answers No wasted breath given As the butterflies fly It’s the good life They’re livin’
July 6, 2023
July 3, 2023
Snapshots of 4th of July
Hot dogs Tank tops Potato chips Flip-flops Convertibles Catchy tunes Splish splash Chill afternoon Sizzlin’ grill Setting sun Fireworks Flash in the sky Snapshots of 4th of July
