Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 28

Worth

With good intentions I give you a home Within this land Where you may grow Dig deep And flourish Upon this earth It is my hope The future Knows your worth As I gently tuck you In the dirt

Give

Give what you can To your fellow man Your love Your patience Your time Your last $ So, your life gives them A reason to smile

Sit and Spin

They say our fates Are written in the stars Yet the world on which We sit and spin Still turns Though our thoughts May wander

2021 Anthology Book

The newest anthology book, Green, by the Association of Rhode Island Authors, is now available. I’m excited to say my short fiction piece, Perpetually Green, was chosen to be included this year! Pick your copy up at Amazon or local bookstores – all book proceeds go toward supporting ARIA!

My Favorite Tree

My favorite tree Has been dropping her leaves It’s as if she too Feels the rampant unease So much unrest To hear and see Wildfires, floods Viral disease Still, she digs deep Deep into the ground Until what was lost Is once again found In the air, the dirt The churning sea A new leaf… Read More My Favorite Tree

Dog’s Day (if you haven’t heard)

It’s your dog’s day (If you haven’t heard) So, spread some love With a bark and a word Of love for yours (Maybe a picture too) That shows their special Bond with you And if they’re good (Which we know they are) A special treat (Or two) Will get you very far With a hug… Read More Dog’s Day (if you haven’t heard)

Hold

Choose to be gentle Learn to be kind These simple truths Are ours to find And hold Within our hearts

Naturally

Where the flowers grow Wild and free I lose the world And find me Naturally What will be, will be

Stirring

Calm Eerily still A secret held With iron will The force of which Builds and builds Billowing Until it spills Lightning bolts From steely eyes Thunder cracks From deep inside Stirring The peaceful sky

Be Still

Be still When the day is long Troubles persist All hope is gone Be still In the dark of night Feeling lost In a never-ending fight Be still For you are not alone Greater Grace Will guide you home Be still And know