Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 65
March 20, 2018
Serenity
A balloon wanders Waiting for a flame To give it new direction A change from where it came What once drifted aimlessly Unsure of where to fly With heat, rises purposefully Across the morning sky This scene of serenity Admired from below Reminds us the simple things Put on the greatest show
March 17, 2018
Sedona
Red meets blue As rock merges with sky Through a stray cloud Black ravens fly Effortlessly Floating on clean air That expands lungs As it renews and repairs Weary souls who search For the meaning of life Will find themselves blessed By this land of delight Calm, yet invigorating Time seems to stop Between the… Read More Sedona
March 9, 2018
March 7, 2018
Bend and Scoop
This sign points out A simple fact Even if the drawing Makes you laugh No one wants To step in poop So, when your dog is done Please, bend and scoop
March 5, 2018
In a Rush
In a rush Storm drove through Tearing up the landscape As her minion, Wind, blew; In a rush Storm came around Saturating the scenery As her minion, Rain, drowned; In a rush Storm roared and churned Knocking down powerlines As her minion, Darkness, returned; In a rush Storm pulled away Down a path of destruction… Read More In a Rush
March 2, 2018
February 28, 2018
Potter’s Mark
Young Olivia watched her father Mold and spin the clay On his potter’s wheel he worked Until he had a new item to display; Hour after hour Day after day Each piece he completed All ended the same way; With the delicate clay still wet He’d apply his potter’s mark Declaring each one complete Stamped… Read More Potter’s Mark
February 26, 2018
Celtic Heart
Powered by The salty breeze The waves carried you Away from me; I watched until I could no longer see The vessel you rode Toward your destiny; To discover a new land Full of mystery Across the ocean It waits for thee; But will I ever See you again Or have I lost you Just… Read More Celtic Heart
February 23, 2018
Virginia
As the 20’s were roaring A baby girl was born Joining two sisters She completed the Ryan home; Though Dad Ryan Had always wanted a son He took one look at Virginia And his heart was won; The baby became a lovely girl Her mahogany hair in a braid or two Though Dad had wished… Read More Virginia
February 22, 2018
Solo Bird
A solo bird Calls into the air Will another answer Or does no one care; Is his call A welcome greeting Or a dire warning He keeps repeating; From the branch Of his spindly tree He claws the bark And flaps furiously; As another dark bird Flies too close Solo bird maneuvers And loudly croaks;… Read More Solo Bird
