Tag: August 2013

Posted in August 2013, Religious, Tanka

Happiness

Posted on by Leonas Lines

Another day of life
A new opportunity
My daily happiness
Given by the grace of God
I choose to rejoice and be glad

Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson  08-08-13

Does “Happiness Happen”? What made you happy today?  Today is National Happiness Happens Day.  It was started by Pamela Gail Johnson in 1998.  It’s purpose is to help people recognize their happy moments and encourage them to talk about them thereby creating a happy atmosphere.  To find out more visit The Secret Society of Happy People where you will find out what happiness is and how to become a member of this happy society! 

Posted in August 2013, Crown Cinquain

A Tribute to a Light House

Posted on by Leonas Lines

Light House.
Beacon of light,
Leading us safely to shore.
Keep us from danger as we explore.
Shine bright!

Tall tower.
Our guiding light,
Shining out over the sea,
Bringing each vessel safely to thee.
Keep on!

Sentry.
Even in fog,
Your horns sound deep and loud,
To warn us of the foggy shroud.
Our hope!

Striped one.
Each day and night,
You show us the right way,
So that on course we can safely stay.
Stand tall!

Sea guide.
Security,
You give in sight and sound,
To us, whenever you are around.
Thank you!

Crown Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson  08-07-13

This poem was written in honor of National Lighthouse Day.  On August 7, 1789, the United States Congress approved an act for the “establishment and support of Lighthouse, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers.”  It was two hundred years later that Congress designated August 7 as National Lighthouse Day.

Posted in August 2013, Rhyme

Take Time

Posted on by Leonas Lines

“Take time to smell the flowers.”
My dad used to always say.
Stop in the middle if your busy life,
And take some time to pray.
Cease your constant rushing,
And focus on today.
For you often miss what’s important,
As you hurry along the way.
Your life will be much richer,
If you take some time each day,
To stop, look, and listen,
To what the things around you convey.

Rhyme
Leona J. Atkinson
08-02-13