It’s late and I am seeking sleep,
Yet all that I can find,
Are “what ifs”, “whys” and questions,
Deep within my mind.
“If only” is my companion,
As I search for needed sleep.
Rest I cannot find,
As the days troubles I do keep.
Worries weigh upon my heart,
And chase the peace away,
Until I turn to God,
Give it all to Him, and pray.
Leona J. Atkinson
04-26-13
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
Alone On A Noel,
I sit and ponder for what seems like an Eon,
asA Lone star shines down on the Lea.
I feel akin to that star, for I too am alone,
Yet my light also shines. La!
Because of the One from above who came down
Nae alone am I,
For Lo! He is always with me, the Bright Morning Star! Ole!
Leona J. Atkinson
04-24-13
Used Some Words from the Anagram of Leona
Alone, A Noel, Eon, A Lone, Lea, La, One, Nae, Lo, Ole,
“Oh what am I to do?”
I hear myself begin to say.
God reminds me I need to pray.
“Oh what am I to do?”
God reminds me His word is true.
I need to trust Him every day.
“Oh what am I to do?”
I hear myself begin to say…
Leona J. Atkinson
04-23-13
Triolet
Celebrating God’s creation,
The beauty of this earth.
I give him thanks and glory ,
For all that He did birth.
Each thing created by His hand,
Is of great worth,
We need to care for and protect,
This place we call earth.
Leona J Atkinson
04-21-13
A fortune in a cookie,
A random chance of fate,
A foretelling of a destiny,
A future does it dictate?
Written by mere man,
A prediction of my days,
Cannot be made on paper,
I care not for what it says,
For my time and portion
Are in the hands of God,
It is He who has predestined me,
It is His path I do trod.
Leona J Atkinson
04-21-13
Twenty days have come and gone,
Only Ten more to go,
A challenge it was and still is,
Of Thirty poems to bestow.
I’ve enjoyed what’s come to mind,
Each day as the words form,
Spontaneity is something new to me,
As impromptu is not my norm.
My hope is that I can finish,
And accomplish well this task,
Of Thirty poems in thirty days,
Then in my accolades I will bask .
Leona J Atkinson
04-20-13
This a “Pocket Poem” I wrote and shared yesterday. I printed out 5 in the shape of a pocket, which I carried in my coat pocket,to share with people throughout the day.
One share was unexpected and very special!
So glad I was able to participate in “Pocket Poem Day 2013” and I plan to do so every year ! (And…next year I hope to print out even more to share! 🙂
I bless you with hope,
As you go about this day.
I bless you with dreams,
That will never fade away.
For as you keep these within,
The battle of life you will win!
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24 (NKJV)
Leona J. Atkinson
© “Blessings–Pocket Poem” 04-18-13
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”
Every morning I get to say,
“Hello” to a brand new day.
Each sun rise gives me the chance,
To greet a new happenstance.
“Welcome daybreak!” You offer me,
A brand new opportunity,
To start afresh and create anew,
“I am so glad to receive you!”
Leona J. Atkinson. 04-17-13
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 