Tag: challenge
Caught in Between
RISE
Quandary
(graphics from clker.com)
Grammatically Challenged
Morning Choice
Giving Up…
I wrote this poem, sadly, because of a conversation with a person who is dear to me that was experiencing feelings of giving up because of recent circumstances in his life. As we talked, he asked me what empathy meant. I explained it’s meaning. His tears moved me to realize that is what he was looking for, and not finding it, he was too weak to continue his search. The poem is written to express his feelings. However, I have hope that my actions and prayers will be the helping hand he needs at this time.
From Beginning to End
Appearing
Appearing out of nowhere,
These old enemies of mine,
Cause me to falter
As I begin to write each line.
Self Doubt, Intimidation, Fear,
All make their appearance.
They cause my mind to wander,
With their sudden interference.
Yet somewhere within me,
Another appearance is made.
Confidence and Determination enter,
And cause those enemies to fade.
Once again I begin to write,
And the challenge I do undertake.
It appears my poems will be written,
And perhaps a chapbook I will make!
Rhyme
Leona J. Atkinson 12-05-13
Fall Friendship Treat
In an attractive cloth bag
Freshly picked apples
A fall culinary treat
A gift from a friend
Sharing her bounty
Apple pie
Soon!
Epulaeryu
Leona J. Atkinson 10-09-13
(This is my first attempt at writing a Epulaeryu. It was a fun challenge!
I want to thank Daisy Mariposa for her excellent Hub on Poetry Forms
for that is where I first learned of this Epulaeryu poetry style.
And, of course, my friend Bonnie, for the lovely apples which inspired me to write this!)
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 