Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 56

Obstacles

Obstacles will try To stop progression But they can also become Important life lessons ~ Character builders To make some strong While correcting others When they’ve been wrong ~ Teaching how to become The best they can be While living in victory Despite obstacles they see ~ Symbols of success Determined to stay Changed but… Read More Obstacles

Mirror

Between here and now And never been Are the choices made Never to be made again ~ Choices long forgotten From days gone by Sunk in the murky water Lost to the bluest sky ~ A mirror of the past And a future to come With a whole life to live Before it’s all done… Read More Mirror

Pawprints

  Some of the most memorable, Loyal, and reliable of friends Leave pawprints to show Their love will never end ~ If you love them well As they so love you See a friendship blossom Through and through

Always Be

When the world becomes darkness Under a veil of the unknown There is much that is happening Much more than we’ll be shown ~ And even though it’s hard So very hard to see There’s another always with you With you, he’ll always be

Soggy Holiday

Just like that It’s faded away What once was new Is now a soggy holiday ~ The rain falls heavy On festive cheer Marking the end Of the best time of year ~ Yet still, there’s hope For what’s to come Welcoming the new year Saying goodbye to feeling glum ~ In the days ahead… Read More Soggy Holiday

Pen to Paper

  Do words flow more freely From a beautiful pen As the writer fills pages Time and again ~ Is it more likely to inspire Creative thoughts Revealing hidden truths They had long forgot ~ Does a fancy pen feel different In the palm of the hand As the tip of the pen Inscribes upon… Read More Pen to Paper

Christmas Wishes

    If I could fill my stocking With anything I choose I’d fill it with memories Of you, I’ll never lose ~ Your charismatic smile That spread from ear to ear And your deep belly laugh Is what I long to hear ~ Your blue eyes that twinkled Like stars in the night Were… Read More Christmas Wishes

Holiday Brew

  There’s a holiday brew That warms the soul It’s a secret elixir From days of olde ~ A sprinkle of cinnamon A sliver of vanilla bean When stirred with a candy cane Induces sweet dreams ~ Of cookies that never crumble Inside gingerbread houses Warmed by a fireplace Whose smoke smells of molasses ~… Read More Holiday Brew

Magical Moments

Magical moments are hard to find They’re few and far between Except for those who dare believe There’s more than what is seen ~ There are Christmas trees that dance After everyone’s gone to bed And ornaments that sing While spinning from silver thread ~ And all the cute collectibles Set high up on the… Read More Magical Moments

Direction

What decides direction? Is it how the wind blows As the crow flies Or where the sun glows ~ Blindly pointing on a map Driving and never looking back Strictly following a GPS Choosing change without regret ~ Trial and error A 10-year plan Spur of the moment Pursuing a woman or man ~ Or… Read More Direction