My mouth wants to speak
But not a sound will come forth
At a loss for words
My heart cries out in despair
The Creator hears and responds
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson
08-13-13
Category: Religious
Poems that might be considered religious or Christian in nature
Happiness
Another day of life
A new opportunity
My daily happiness
Given by the grace of God
I choose to rejoice and be glad
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 08-08-13
Does “Happiness Happen”? What made you happy today? Today is National Happiness Happens Day. It was started by Pamela Gail Johnson in 1998. It’s purpose is to help people recognize their happy moments and encourage them to talk about them thereby creating a happy atmosphere. To find out more visit The Secret Society of Happy People where you will find out what happiness is and how to become a member of this happy society!
Daily Prayer
This daily prayer I do say.
Lord, in heaven on high,
Lead and guide me to Your way.
Lord, protect me I pray.
From all evil that might come nigh.
This daily prayer I do say,
Whether I be at work or play,
I ask that You, my needs supply.
Lead and guide me to Your way.
Teach me what I should say.
Show me Your word to apply.
This daily prayer I do say.
Lord, help me make it through this day.
If my plans go awry,
Lead and guide me to Your way.
Help me, my words to weigh,
That You I might glorify.
This daily prayer I do say,
Lead and guide me to Your way.
Villanelle
(This is my first attempt at writing a Villanelle. It was very challenging.)
Leona J. Atkinson 07-21-13
Freedom In Him
Favored.
Clothed with Grace.
Stand firm in His Armor.
His child, His bride, His warrior.
No fear.
Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson
07-15-13
A Day in the World
Treated unfairly.
Rude words spoken.
Things untrue blasted.
Feelings wounded.
My spirit angry.
Head bowed low.
Reminded of the Armor.
I read the word.
I pray in the Spirit.
My shield of Faith goes up.
I stand firm in shoes of Peace.
The enemy retreats…
Leona J. Atkinson 07-14-13
God’s Night Light
God’s great lights are good
His lesser great light rules the night
Giving light to earth
Haiku
(Based on Genesis 1:16-17)
Leona J. Atkinson
06-23-13
Finding Peace
I love the heat of the warm June sun!
It saturates my skin like a sauna,
Melting away the cares of the day.
Soon, I join the familiar fauna
Under the old oak tree,
To rest in the shade.
Such a peaceful June day,
The Lord God has made!
Leona J. Atkinson
06-07-13
Star of Bethlehem
A wonder in white
This glorious star filled plant
Is named for His Star
Leona J.Atkinson 05-17-13
Haiku
Pink Trumpet
NaPoWriMo 2013, #30–Free Will
Why don’t they listen?
Why can’t they see?
Time and time again I tell them,
Why don’t they believe me?
I tell them the truth,
Things for their own good.
Yet, they ignore what I say
Or treat it as a falsehood.
I love them so much,
It really hurts me to see,
Them reject the wisdom of my way,
And receive a life of misery.
–God
Leona J Atkinson
04-30-13
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