Once again we say
Goodbye to another year lived
We look back at days
The precious jewels of time
They live in our mind
Shining, jaded, memories
Remain, we reflect
Upon the good and bad days
Gone forever from us
Choka
365 Gifts of Time
Category: December 2019
One Heart
In a world of hurt
One heart among many
Can bring souls comfort
One heart that’s surrendered
Completely to God’s will
Tanka
As I continue to read the true story of Katie Davis Majors heart’s commitment to God and His will, I am amazed at what God has done through her for the people in Uganda.
I recommend reading her book “Kisses for Katie”. It’s a great testimony of what God can accomplish through one heart that’s totally surrendered to Him.
Last Leaf
When all else fails
Remaining immovable
Holding on to life
Haiku
Standing Firm
My feet planted firmly,
An Advocate for justice.
Firm foundation holds,
Under girds, and supports me daily.
I stand for what I believe.
Tanka
This month I have been an Advocate for Dressember which is an organization that fights human trafficking and modern slavery.
Read more about my daily experiences on my Blog at: https://leonajatkinson.com/category/blog-posts/dressember-2019/
Singularly
One heart
Filled with His love
Overflows
Submerging
Many others with its fervor
Changing many lives
Shadorma
This poem was inspired by a book I am reading titled “Kisses for Katie”. It is a true story of a young American girl Katie Davis who leaves her comfortable lifestyle in America to go to help the under privileged people of Uganda. Her one heart full of love for these people ended up changing many lives for the better. It is an amazing story that continues today thru the non- profit ministry “Amazima.” Which she started in 2008.
For more information visit this link: https://amazima.org/
Divinity
Into the the world
He came one quiet night
As just small baby
Nondescript, invisible
Yet He changed things forever
Tanka
A Light in the Night
A world in darkness
Laid silently
Until Heaven arrived
Into the silence
Of the night
A Light came forth
Syllable Lunes
In Bethlehem
The hustle and bustle
On the city sidewalks
Disappears from view
As the two weary travelers
Seek shelter in a stable
Tanka
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7
The Waiting
After Thanksgiving
It all began happening
Planning, purchasing
Decorating and wrapping
Now we sit and wait for morn
Tanka
Our family is having our Christmas tomorrow morning because that’s the only time everyone can get together at once.
Presents are wrapped, cookies are baked, and I’m ready to go!
Tonight I am just resting, watching Christmas movies, nibbling on a few cookies, and waiting for morning 😊
Tins of Treasures
Cookies and candies
Dancing in my mind
Holiday sweet treats
None left behind
Once a year indulgences
Of every kind
Syllabic Rhyme
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 