Author: Leonas Lines

A born and raised Midwesterner who traveled to Oregon in 2006 via the Oregon Trail route, fell in love with Oregon and now call it home. I am retired and pursuing my life long dream of becoming a Freelance Inspirational Writer.
Posted in Haiga, Haiku, July 2015

Green Sanctuary

Posted on by Leonas Lines
Haiku about "Tree Church"
Original Poetry by Leona J. Atkinson ©2015
image credit: Tree Church: http://treechurch.co.nz/

Are you looking for a church that’s alive?  Well, if you visit New Zealand you will literally find a real living breathing church!  “Tree Church” is a church built of actual living trees! 
Click on the Links below to Read about it and/or View the Slideshow of pictures

Yahoo News Article: “This Man ‘Grew’ a Church From Living Trees”

Tree Church website

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Posted in July 2015, Shadorma

Refreshing

Posted on by Leonas Lines
Ashland, Oregon--Bridge and Lithia Park--Shadorma poem
Original Poetry and Photograph by Leona J. Atkinson ©2015

On a recent road trip to Ashland, OR. my daughter and I visited Lithia Park, which is a beautiful 93 acre park in the city.  In one part of it was a charming bridge, babbling brook and children’s playground.  It was 107 degrees that day!  The water near the bridge was shallow and perfect for wading, so off came our shoes and wading we went!  Such fun and so refreshing!
It was at that point we noticed the name on the bridge was “Atkinson Memorial Bridge 1912”. 
The bridge was built as a memorial to William Atkinson who was a prominent person in the founding of the town.
Surprise!  Perhaps he is one of our ancestors! 🙂

Posted in June 2015, Tanka

Leap Second

Posted on by Leonas Lines
Leap Second--Tanka poem
Original Poetry and Photograph by Leona J. Atkinson ©2015
(graphic from clker.com)

At the end of the day on June 30th one additional second was added to our time.
“Rare Leap Second Makes June 30th Longest Day of the Year”
When I heard about that I didn’t give it much thought, until I read this article:
“The Top Ten Incredible Things That Happen Every Second”
I thought #5-#3 and #1 were pretty amazing!

Posted in June 2015, Scripture, Tanka

Prince of Peace

Posted on by Leonas Lines
Prince of Peace--Isaiah 9:6,7--Tanka poem
Original Poetry and Photograph by Leona J. Atkinson ©2015
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,  Isaiah 9:6,7