Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 25

Know What You Know

Do you feel like life Can be unfair In a world of people No one cares No one takes the time To hear your voice You’re on your own For an important choice This may be true At one point or another When you were missing The support of others But it’s in these times… Read More Know What You Know

Forever Thankful

With open arms We welcome today In hopes, we will Always stay Forever grateful Forever content Forever thankful Forever present Authentically aware Humbled and blessed At the dawn of Each new day

What Makes You, You

When was the last time You stopped to listen And truly heard the whispers Serenading your soul? More than likely You’re long overdue In recognizing What you know to be true In embracing What makes you, you

Pop!

—- Disclaimer: Pop should be consumed In moderation —- Need a little boost In the afternoon Have a fizzy drink Or a sugary tune But too much of one Or both forms of pop Will make your head spin And your energy drop Until all that’s left Is a synthesized beat And an aftertaste That’s… Read More Pop!

Sweet Nothings

Whispers exchanged Between lips and ears Are sweet nothings They hope and wish to hear Thank you I love you You’re my person I do Are all sweet nothings Shared between two

Pep Talk

Life’s not about Winning or losing It’s a pep talk Always choosing To never give up

Whoosh

A flock of robins Darted here and there Their controlled chaos In trees, in air Swirling and spiraling Grey, blue and red Chirping and peeping Was heard overhead Where juniper berries Hung heavy on trees The robins feasted In the late fall breeze One after the other They had their fill Whoosh All was calm… Read More Whoosh

Days Like These

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

Windows

It’s easy to tell When windows aren’t clean Dirt, specks, and smudges Are easily seen But we often overlook The windows to our souls Are they bright and clear Or riddled with holes Have they become opaque No light in or out Has the concept of trust Turned to doubt Or have you protected Your… Read More Windows

The Simple Things

There is power in The simple things Like peaceful renewal A deep breath brings An afternoon break With a favorite treat A goodnight kiss To make the day complete A Hello text So, they know you’re there A pause to reflect A silent prayer A favorite tune You can’t help but sing There is power… Read More The Simple Things