Poems about or regarding National Holidays
Gifts!
Christmas,
Coming soon!
Wrapping presents
For my dear family.
This makes me pause to ponder
Upon the first Christmas gift,
Who was wrapped in swaddling clothes.
God’s ultimate present to mankind
Is still available to be received.
Etheree
Leona J. Atkinson 12-18-13
Joyful Candle!
Lit, it rejoices in Hope!
Peace’s light shines
Even brighter!
All invite the world to rejoice
And be glad today!
Shadorma
Leona J. Atkinson 12-15-13
(Celebrating Joyfully the third week of Advent)
A candle of hope.
Our faith keeps it burning bright
To dispel darkness.
Illuminate our life path.
Ignite goals and future dreams.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 12-02-13
Become quite a special day
Lasting longer each year
All those bargains are waiting
Commercials tell us loud and clear
Kick the Thanksgiving Day tradition
Forget family values held dear
Rise early or shop late
Ignore staying home with family near
December’s big day is coming
And shopping days are few we hear
Yes! Today we can shop and save
Such awesome deals will appear
All across town the stores are open
Let’s give thanks as we all cheer
Embracing commercialism
Society succumbs without a tear
Acrostic
Leona J. Atkinson 11-29-13
So Sweet!
Sugar cookies
With frosting and sprinkles.
Hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Yummy!
A sweet treat for the Holidays
For Santa and Carolers,
Next door neighbors,
And me!
Butterfly Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 11-10-13
In the news today I see
Christmas Sales have begun
That’s what retailers are promoting
Now that Halloween is done
No more waiting for Black Friday
Stores are open Thanksgiving Day
Cyber Monday is no more
Shoppers need more time they say
So forget about Thanksgiving
That Holiday is obsolete
Consumers need extra time to shop
Not give thanks, stay home, and eat.
Rhyme
Leona J. Atkinson 11-02-13
Holiday Shopping Season Kicks Off Early–KGW News–Portland, OR.
Today is Fathers Day
I honor my Dad on earth
and Father in heaven
Haiku
Leona J.Atkinson
06-16-13
There’s power in a smile
To chase a frown away.
It will uplift a gloomy spirit,
And cheer up someone’s day!
We all have one we can use,
So let’s put it on for those we meet.
It costs nothing to wear,
And it’s beauty can’t be beat!
Leona J. Atkinson 06-15-13
June 15th is a day specially set aside to celebrate the smile and encourage everyone to share one!
Read more at: National Smile Power Day
Today we honor our red,white and blue.
The Flag that over many battles flew.
The Flag that stands for what we hold true.
Take time today it’s beauty to view,
And contemplate what it means to you.
Leona J. Atkinson
06-14-13
National Flag Day-USA
Leona J. Atkinson 06-10-13
Tanka
(My first try at writing a Tanka, which is 5-7-5-7-7 syllables with the third line as a pivot)
To day is National Ball Point Pen Day
Brothers, Laszlo and Gyorgy Biro, are credited with the invention of the ballpoint pen and obtained a patent in June of 1943.
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 