Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 46
March 11, 2020
The Rambling Rambler Rambled
The rambling rambler rambled Down the dirt road Kicking up dust On legs that were bowed On feet that were blistered By old cowboy boots He never stopped moving Never put down any roots The rambling rambler rambled Across state lines Tipping his hat At each “Welcome to” sign Sampling the food Made famous… Read More The Rambling Rambler Rambled
March 9, 2020
Lavender Fields
Lavender fields Grew despite the smog Under the veil Of polluted fog That became heavier As it closed in Carrying the sins Of where it’d been Lavender fields Grew stronger still Spreading from their field To the crest of the hill Where above the smog Their purpose was clear Lavender fields Cleansed the atmosphere
March 3, 2020
Bucket List
Her bucket was heavy With too much weight Despite the burdens She knew life could be great So, she emptied her bucket Drip by drip And avoided the mud So, she didn’t slip With eyes wide open She picked up a pen Wrote her own bucket list And began again
February 28, 2020
Wake Up
Wake up From a dream Or keep on dreaming Keep on scheming About a place so good You can’t help but stay A little longer Like you belong there As the real world Dives deeper Into nightmares And creatures So real that they wish They could just Wake up
February 26, 2020
Glimpse
When day goes black Eyes look to the sky To dream and wonder About where and why To remember how small Problems can be When into the vastness Our gaze lets us see Just far enough A glimpse at best To keep us guessing About all the rest
February 21, 2020
A Welcome, A Farewell
The morning birds sing A song I’ve longed to hear A welcome, A farewell They sing this time of year A welcome to spring’s Saving grace A farewell to winter’s Scowling face The morning birds sing Under shifting skies As spring is born Of winter’s demise
February 14, 2020
Balance
Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember to always recognize and appreciate the love in your life EVERY day of the year! I’m so very thankful for mine!
February 12, 2020
Endlessly
There once was a place I wished to be There once was a face I wished to see Now, I close my eyes And open my mind And dream about a world Of my design Where I’m in that place I wished to be Where your face is the first I get to see… Read More Endlessly
February 7, 2020
Remains of a Snowman
Remains of a snowman Are sad to see Just a dirty pile Of leaves and debris He has no button eyes And no carrot nose In a gust of wind Away his scarf blows Remains of a snowman Are sad to see He’s now just a spot For the dogs to pee
February 4, 2020
Fabric of Time
It started to unravel All on its own But wasn’t noticed Until a hole had shown Broken threads Tattered and torn A once perfect design Faded and worn Edges jagged Where seams used to be What once was complete Is no more to see The fabric of time Now a threadbare sheet
