Jessica M. Collette's Blog, page 76

Remember

Though you’ve risen To new heights Remember Where you’ve been Before you once again take flight

Melt Away

  Whatever you’re carrying With you today Take comfort knowing It’ll soon melt away

You

At the intersection Of old and new May this year Excite and inspire you May your choices be wise And your intentions true As you draw the pattern That’s uniquely you

Second Chance

Call me curious As your camera lens scans The farm I call home With birds, goats, ponies and lambs; Nestled in the forest Is our true second chance To be loved and cherished To rest or playfully prance; Across the yard Or tucked in a hay bed At the animal rescue We’re all safe and… Read More Second Chance

Nativity

Swaddled, he sleeps This baby born in a manger The news of which Entices strangers; To this place Guided by the light From the brightest star In the darkest night; The angels sing On this first Christmas morn’ Proclaiming a newborn king Christ the Lord, is born; On bended knee With bowed heads Rejoicing The… Read More Nativity

Always

There’s an angel On my tree My Joshua You’ll always be; Greatly missed And deeply remembered …Always… Not just in December; In my heart I’ll carry you This holiday And the whole year through

Transparent

A transparent soul Allows others to see Their truth In lost battles and victories; Stories and memories Etched into place Life’s struggles and triumphs Intricately laced; Into a pattern Uniquely designed On each soul’s face Are smile and frown lines; Honed by time And polished by grace A transparent soul Becomes a cherished keepsake

WORDS

Comfort in a time of need Encouragement when hope has fleed; Truth even when it hurts Lies in search of new converts; Enrichment for the mind Fantasy that’s fun to find; Spoken through loose lips Written with pen tips; Read before bed Unspoken inside our head; WORDS hold the power To delight or devour

Islanders

There’s no commotion This time of year For our feathered friends Who’ve gathered near; Islanders Not willing to revoke Their view from above Where they watch townsfolk; Who stay all year Just like they do Staking their claim The whole winter through; Until bitter cold’s gone And warm days return When summer people come Streets and… Read More Islanders

Be Thankful

It’s the simple things That let us Be thankful For all we’ve received; A chance at life To fill our lungs Each breath a difference In the final outcome; A chance at love To find a soulmate Who’ll walk with us Until life’s final date; A chance at peace Life without regret Placing ego aside… Read More Be Thankful