Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 71

Sheriff Grumpy

There’s a new Sheriff In backyard town Who’s all business There’s no playing around; He’s rearranged the galley Where Mr. Stinky once called home And redecorated the parlor Where Ms. Fancy leisurely roamed; Sheriff Grumpy wastes no time He’s clearly here to stay He’s dug his holes And made a dirt bed to lay; His… Read More Sheriff Grumpy

Layers

A place holds memories Of all who came before Of the one who built its walls To the last to lock its doors; It’s the layers of the people And all the memories they’ve made That live on forever In the places, they have stayed; It’s what makes you think If only these walls could… Read More Layers

Ms. Fancy

Mr. Stinky’s moved on He’s packed up his things Scurried along, but what will His vacancy bring? It didn’t take long For a new critter to appear After all, a warm place to stay Is in high demand this time of year; She isn’t the cutest To look at, you see But unlike Mr. Stinky… Read More Ms. Fancy

Friend or Foe

How quickly you turn From friend to foe When over the edge Too much of you flows; Drowning dry land Where once there was drought Stranding good people With no easy way out; We’ll wait for you To recede again Once contained in your bankings We’ll again call you friend

Mr. Stinky

Dear Mr. Stinky, Please go away You came without notice We never asked you to stay; Coming and going Just as you please With your tail in the air A smell left on the breeze; You dig out the dirt And squeeze under the door Into the crawlspace You freely explore; Leaving us guessing When… Read More Mr. Stinky

Thin Ice

Do we really need a sign This time of year When the water flows free And the current runs clear; As the sun beats down On this warm summer day The children splash Laugh and play; In a pond free of ice Warmed by the sun No one has thoughts Of winter skating fun; Until… Read More Thin Ice

Tigers and Dragons, Oh My!

Tiger lily stands tall And lets out a roar Reminding all He will not be ignored; At the first sight of orange And black spots and stripes All the flowers bow down To this predator’s might; He’s the fiercest in the garden Showing no regard For the solitary rose Or daisy army in the yard;… Read More Tigers and Dragons, Oh My!

Bad Apple

Growing on the branches Of every family tree Are many different characters And personalities; Some are naturally sweet Or just pretty to see While others win awards For the smartest on the tree; On another branch Are fruit with thicker skins A little more sour than sweet But strong to the bitter end; Still one… Read More Bad Apple

A Squirrel’s Choice

  Just dropping in To say hello Though the true intent On my face does show; I’ve got my eye On the tasty treats You’ve more than kindly Left for me; The choice is mine Oh, how will I decide Between the peanut butter cream Or the sweet sunflower supreme; The decision is clear What… Read More A Squirrel’s Choice

Blue

I see blue In the windows to your soul; In a perfect summer sky During an early morning stroll; On the feather of a jay That breaks the silence of the day; On a newly opened flower Arranged in a bouquet; In the mesmerizing flutter Of a butterfly’s wings; I see blue In the eyes,… Read More Blue