Quietly Christmas fades
Leaving memories for all
Some treasures, some tears
Senryu
Leona J. Atkinson 12-26-13
Different types and forms of poetry I have written
Quietly Christmas fades
Leaving memories for all
Some treasures, some tears
Senryu
Leona J. Atkinson 12-26-13
Christmas is a special time for me!
Yet I know for some it may not be.
And so at this time of the year,
When my heart is full of cheer,
I want to also acknowledge you,
Who may not be feeling as I do.
Though my wish is bright and clear,
For a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,
I want to offer these thoughts too,
Of Happy Holidays and Seasons Greetings to you.
And even for those who don’t celebrate,
I do not hesitate,
To wish you well in all you do,
And offer my thanks to you.
I appreciate all who follow me,
And where ever you may be,
I send my heartfelt greetings,
and hope for many more poetic meetings!
Christmas Rhyme
Leona J. Atkinson 12-25-13
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
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
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
The truth stands
It is absolute
A standard
Not changing
Even though no one believes
Truth is always true
Shadorma
Leona J. Atkinson 12-19-13
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
Nature’s symphony
The sweet sounds in the meadow
Delightful rhapsody
Haiku
Leona J. Atkinson 12-17-13