Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 31

Eternally

There’s a time to stay A time to go We spend our lives Longing to know Where we’re going Whom we should be But none will know Until they no longer see Speak or hear Hellos and goodbyes Finding peace Eternally Behind closed eyes

Of Sand And Sea

The repeating cycle Of sand and sea Under golden sun Calls to me, “You must return To our sandy beaches Where nature’s law Calmly teaches Strength, tenacity And perseverance To all those willing To see and hear it. In the waves In the wind In the whispering sand Are secrets to learn And understand.”

Two Nuisances

The Mayflies disrupt The sleeping dog As the sun parts The stubborn fog Two nuisances aside No better day We’ll ever find

Tissue Paper Wings

A butterfly passed Between cars today Evading traffic Not long to stay Happy and yellow She fluttered above The line of metal Cars desperate to get From here to there All too unaware Of the beauty In the sky With a wistful “Hello,” And a cordial “Goodbye,” On tissue paper wings She flies

The Compassionate Gardener

The compassionate gardener Leaves no plants behind Instead, they relocate When there’s a change in design They diligently dig Each plant from the dirt And carefully inspect To make sure none are hurt They gently hold them They whisper good cheer They reassure each plant Their new home is near “It’s just over there Where… Read More The Compassionate Gardener

Behind That Umbrella

Under an umbrella Feet can still get wet From puddles that haven’t Evaporated yet So, step wisely Hold your head up high Behind that umbrella Is a clearing sky Behind that umbrella The sun’s about to shine

Laughter

They say “Laughter’s the best medicine” And it couldn’t be more true Whatever your experience It’s sure to get you through With a smile on your face And joy in your heart Learning to live and laugh Is the best place to start

I Knew a Dog

I Knew a dog I knew a brown dog Who was sweet as can be With unconditional love She cherished me I knew a black dog Who loved to play Ignoring basic commands Like sit and stay I knew a yellow dog Who was always asleep His favorite pastime Was counting sheep I knew a… Read More I Knew a Dog

Dream New Dreams

Soft moonbeams Fill the void of night Reassuring, “Focus on the light. There’s no need to worry, Don’t worry about a thing. I’ll whisper words Until the morning sings. So, close your eyes, Rest your tired head, Dream new dreams Safe asleep in bed.” Soft moonbeams Fill the void of night Reassuring, “All will be… Read More Dream New Dreams

Fight the Good Fight

Morning awakens Possibility For sleepy eyes To not just look but see Afternoon brings The momentum of the day Pulled in many directions Pushed in countless ways Evening fills the void Between day and night Sharing food and pleasantries Under soft moonlight Night recognizes The weariness of our ways For those who fight the good… Read More Fight the Good Fight