“Just grin and bear it!” “Put on a smile and wear it!” “Cheer up! That’s just life!” Cliches meant to uplift us, Are often cause for more strife. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 12-27-13 View Post
Tag: Tanka
Plant Milieu
Prayer plant flourishing! Plants reflect environment? Peace plant doing poorly, But as long as there is life, There is hope for peace to grow. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 12-23-13 View Post
Fact vs Reality
On the calendar, The shortest day of the year. December twenty first, The first day that winter begins. Sun shines, temp warm, work day long! Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 12-21-13 View Post
Happy? Holidays
Christmas Day countdown. Where is the season of cheer? Everyone’s rushing. In five days it’ll be all over, And then New Year’s will be here. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 12-20-13 View Post
Life’s Moments
One more day of life Upon this earth I have spent. Treasuring moments, I can make a difference In each day given to me. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson. 12-10-13 View Post
Dreams
Dreams http://wp.me/s1C2yP-dreams Many unspoken dreams Live silently within our hearts Nourished by our hopes. Someday they might come true, If we have the courage to speak. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 12-07-13 View Post
Candle of Hope
Advent Hope A candle of hope. Our faith keeps it burning bright To dispel darkness. Illuminate our life path.I… View Post
Never Forget
Life is a vapor, Full of disappearing days. Make a difference! Leave your mark on society. Seek to better your world today. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 11-30-13 View Post
Sinful Soul’s Selfie
Before I met Christ My selfie showed just a wretch Lost in the darkness Unaware of an eclipsed soul Held captive by sin and death Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 11-22-13(Ephesians 2:1–Ephesians 5:8)Challenge words: selfie-eclipse-wretch View Post
Love Poetry Acrostic
Limerick Ode Villanelle Epitaph Pantoum Ottava Rima Epulaeryu Tanka Rhyme Yes, many forms and styles Acrostic Leona J. Atkinson 11-21-13 View Post
Heart Quest
Many fall in it. Many seem to get over it. Many do find it. What is it that I speak of? The thing all hearts seek–it’s love! TankaLeona J. Atkinson 11-19-13 View Post
Hasty Words
Can I take them back? I didn’t mean what I said. What I spoke was wrong. I want those words to be unsaid, And their memory erased. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 11-18-13 View Post