Category: Poetry Types

Different types and forms of poetry I have written

Posted in Holiday, June 2013, Rhyme

Yo! A Yo-Yo!

Posted on by Leonas Lines

Today we Nationally honor,
The toy that’s named “Yo-Yo”.
An object kids love,
To spin, wind and throw.
A little axle and two disks,
Wrapped about with twine.
Who would think it would become,
Such a popular design!
Loved the world over,
For the challenge it presents,
And every year there are held,
Many contests and events.
Players  come to compete,
They spin, loop, and throw,
Performing tricks and freestyle,
To bring control of the Yo-Yo.
What a delight it is to watch!
It brings me such great joy,
To see the amazing feats accomplished,
With this simple toy!

Leona J. Atkinson  06-06-13
National Yo-Yo Day–June 6th

US National Yo-Yo Championship 2012

2013 World Yo-You Contest–August 8-10–Orlando, Florida

Heritage–The Duncan Yo-Yo Story

 

Posted in Ballad, NaPoWriMo 2013

NaPoWriMo 2013, #25–Ballad of If’s

Posted on by Leonas Lines

If I had the power dreams to fulfill,
Yours I would instill,
If I only could, I surely would.

If I knew the way to ease your pain,
Hurting, you would never feel again,
If I only could, I surely would.

Your sorrow I would banish,
Your dreams would never vanish,
If I only could, I surely would.

I’d bring you hope for the morrow,
and joy for your sorrow,
If I only could, I surely would.

Leona J. Atkinson
04-25-13
Ballad Poem

Posted in NaPoWriMo 2013, Rhyme

NaPoWriMo 2013, #18–A Pocket Full of Rhyme

Posted on by Leonas Lines

I’ve got a poem in my pocket,
A verse in my heart.
A vision in my mind,
As this new day I start.

I want to share them all with you,
As I go about my day.
Perhaps what I offer you,
Will encourage you in some way.

I hope my “Pocket Poem” will bless,
For it’s a verse from my heart,
It’s purpose is to bring happiness,
That’s my vision to impart.

So should we chance to meet today,
I hope you will stop for a time,
And let me share my thoughts with you,
from a pocket full of rhyme.

Leona J Atkinson 04-18-13
Written in celebration of “Pocket Poem Day”