Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 34

My Dog Wears a Coat

My dog wears a coat How about yours This time of year When going outdoors Her own plush fur Just isn’t enough For a Texas dog New England winters are tough And what about their feet How do you keep them warm Mine won’t wear booties After a snowstorm She much prefers snuggles On a… Read More My Dog Wears a Coat

Imprints

Were these delicate imprints Born of want or need Part of a journey Or hunger to feed A set of frenzied steps To find the flock A defensive maneuver To avoid a hawk A peaceful protest Against avian greed A rain dance To conjure up more seed Cracked shells fly From where they perch and… Read More Imprints

Innocence or Sin

How many faces Had it seen before Will it continue to see How many more Smiles and frowns Excitement and tears So many emotions Over the years Contentment, dislike Love and unease So many faces Who are so hard to please Still, it showed the truth Of the soul peering in An honest reflection Of… Read More Innocence or Sin

The Squall

The snow crinkles  And crumples underfoot Tiny, shiny crystals In every nook Of where I’ve been But where I’m going Those future steps The snow’s not showing Again tomorrow More snow will fall On where I’ve been I’ll try to recall Tiny, shiny crystals After the squall

Piggy Bank

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

A Beacon of Light

With warmth in your heart You’ll melt the coldest of days By spreading good cheer In the smallest of ways Your words will bless Your smile will heal Your eyes will encourage Your soul will feel The wobble of the world Her peoples’ cries The search for truth The crush of lies With warmth in… Read More A Beacon of Light

Make a Snowman

When life gives you snow Make a snowman With cute button eyes And mittens for hands A bright carrot nose And a jovial smile A light blue scarf To give him some style Find a proper hat Place a pipe in his mouth Then wish him well And promptly head south

Somewhere

Somewhere Palm trees sway In the slightest breeze Of a tropical day Somewhere Sunbathers lay Without a care Near a crystal bay Somewhere Paradise is found When lulled to sleep By soft island sounds Somewhere Winter intrudes A frigid invader With an icy attitude Somewhere Palm trees sway If only in my dreams This frozen… Read More Somewhere

River Rock

I held a river rock In the palm of my hand How it got that way Was hard to understand Oval-shaped And smooth all around Jagged edges Were nowhere to be found Cool to the touch And solid in my palm A feeling of serenity A sense of calm As quartz crystalline Sparkled in sunlight… Read More River Rock

Hope Springs Eternal

Where have all The flowers gone? They’re lost for now Beneath the ground In the dark Their bulbs now sleep Finding rest While buried deep Finding strength For what’s to come Awakened petals Reach for the sun Hope springs eternal Winter’s done