Tag: age

Posted in Mirror Cinquain, September 2015

Life’s Purpose?

Posted on by Leonas Lines
Mirror Cinquain poem about life's purpose--shadows
Original Poetry by Leona J. Atkinson ©2015 (graphic from clker.com) Based on Psalm 39: 4-7 NKJV “LORD, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days, That I may know how frail I am. Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths, And my age is as nothing before You; Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor. Selah Surely every man walks about like a shadow; Surely they busy themselves in vain; He heaps up riches, And does not know who will gather them. “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.”

 

Posted in November 2014, Tanka

Not Tellin’

Posted on by Leonas Lines
Tanka poem about a humorous experience
Original Poetry and Photograph by Leona J. Atkinson ©2014

What a reply!  I never expected that! “I’m not tellin’ ” I said!  LOL!
I met this little guy today while I was cashiering at work.
He was a bundle of energy and full of questions!
His mom must sure have her hands full with him and his brother who are twins!
But, he sure made my day and gave us all a good laugh with his reply to my question!
I just had to write this poem to hold onto the memory of him and this encounter!
🙂

Posted in December 2013, Rhyme

Young or Old?

Posted on by Leonas Lines

I’m too young to be old,
So I’m often told.
And yes, I’d quite agree
Since age means little to me.
I think and act very youthful,
But I must be truthful,
So I’ll dispel myth with my tongue.
“I’m too old to be young”

Rhyme
Leona J. Atkinson  12-11-13
(Thanks to my daughter for prompting this silly rhyme)

Posted in Cinquain, September 2013

Grand Ma

Posted on by Leonas Lines

White hair
Face wrinkled with age
Her eyes sparkle with love
I seek her wisdom about life
Grand Ma

Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson  09-08-13
Today is National Grandparents Day—Take time to honor Grandparents today