Troubles
Like storm clouds
Floating into our lives
Will flow out like river water
Fear not!
Cinquain
(My mom lived in and survived the Great Depression. “This Too Shall Pass” was one of her favorite sayings. It is also becoming one of mine.)
That guy that walks dogs everyday,
Elderly man with head of gray,
Have you ever asked him
How to get to heaven?
The people on the street,
Each one you meet,
All wanted.
Tell them!
—God
Nonet
This poem was inspired by a quote on my daily calendar “The Grace of Encouragement” by Charles R. Swindoll.
I have had this calendar for many years and it has inspired me over and over.
Wind whispers
With a chilly voice.
Daylight turns off her light
Earlier, as each evening fades
Away.
Calendar creeps forward to the
Predetermined time
Autumn’s debut
Will come.
Butterfly Cinquain
(Trying to enjoy each summer day while it lasts!)
Tonight with sadness,
I shall say “Goodbye November.”
Month of gratitude,
That causes us to reflect
Upon our blessings,
And give thanks for our life.
No other month does this.
November, I shall miss you,
In December’s hectic days.
Choka
Happy New Year everyone! I am an optimist! Therefore, I am looking forward to this New Year and all the new challenges it may bring! To start it off, and add to the fun of creating poems, I have decided to challenge myself to write some poetry using new forms that I have not yet tried. Today I have chosen the form “Sedoka”. I hope you enjoy!
Kalends
Enters like a lion
Nones continues the roar
We wait and anticipate Ides
Beware!
Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 03-15-14
(Roman Calendar: Kalends=March 1st…Nones=March 7th…Ides=March 15th)
Infoplease.com–Ides of March
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 