A gentle breeze floats through the air Across the lazy, drifting clouds. It rustles sleepy leaves of trees And sways the pliant grass. - Below the softly dreaming gust A terrible torrent roars. Water crashes down the cliffs Into the stony depths. - Atop the rippled lake it rests, Floating along in grace. Dipping, silent, … Continue reading Different
Author: Vanessa Hashlocke
Pencils and Other Poetry
For Mrs. Rogers, who spent so much of her time making these poems possible. Pencils Sharp, long and new- Many things to do. Cherished, used and old- Lovely as gold. - Waterfall As it dances in the light The trees sigh with delight. It sparkles and glitters Like birds in a titter. - The Bed … Continue reading Pencils and Other Poetry
The Dreaded Birthday Puppy
I may be two years old, but I'm smarter than most people. Take Julia for instance, wanting a puppy! I know getting a puppy means submitting to its dictatorship. But I guess Julia just doesn't have the brains to realize that. It takes someone like me to see through the adorable mask dogs put on … Continue reading The Dreaded Birthday Puppy
Trees
A strong old man, to proud to bend Stays tall and steady through every wind. Though storms may batter and lash at him, He stays steadfast until the end. - A sorrowful widow sounds her mournful cry; From every creaking limb escapes a sad sigh; Her withered, old trunk with tears run dry Moans its … Continue reading Trees
Smiles
The brightest ray of hope In a world so void of light Is a simple, heartfelt smile To chase away the night. - A perfect bit of joy Sprinkled on a laughing face Reaches to the depths of sorrow And soothes with its grace. - Just a cheery flash of welcome And loneliness disappears Only … Continue reading Smiles
Fantastical Muses
I heard a rumbling late one night, It sounded loud and clear. It made me shiver deep inside, But not with fright or fear. - I mused about the sound it made, For what could make that roar? Perhaps skyscraper’s collapse, Cannon’s blast! Viking ships galore! - I thought of all the thrilling ways A … Continue reading Fantastical Muses
A Wet Rescue Mission- #3
Where a dog spontaneously learns how to ride piggy-back. Everything was twirling and whirling, so without much thought, I climbed onto the boy’s back to steady myself. I put my paws up onto his shoulders and hung on to regain my balance. I only intended to stay on for a moment, and then continue with … Continue reading A Wet Rescue Mission- #3
A Wet Rescue Mission- #2
Where a certain canine wishes she had stayed awake. We went along that trail for a good while, and my legs were now pretty much ready to give way from under me. I could tell the kids were getting tired too. The little boy was now on his father’s shoulders, and the girl was lagging … Continue reading A Wet Rescue Mission- #2
A Wet Rescue Mission- #1
Part 1 out of 3, a story in which a dog with the intentions of keeping her family from all danger gets into quite a perilous situation herself. My family is crazy. They just love to confuse me-- so much so that it’s all I can do to keep them out of trouble! But there … Continue reading A Wet Rescue Mission- #1
Worthless Gold
The mist throughout the tree descends Around the golden leaves it blends. The sweet and simple hues of fall Together bound with a silky scrawl. - A silent whispered breath it stays Bending light into a haze. A delicate strand of silky song Twisting through the sharp night long. - A pinch of sky brought … Continue reading Worthless Gold
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