Chronos
Natural time
Things are constantly changing
What a difference a day makes
Kairos
A now specially appointed time
An opportunity
That’s like none other
Unique
Butterfly Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 09-04-13
Tag: day
Fine Art
Big white fluffy clouds,
On a canvas of blue sky.
The Master Artist paints
Such a picture perfect day,
For those who choose to look up.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson
09-03-13
Child of God
As I ride the World’s Roller Coaster,
Each day offers different emotions.
One day I am “King of the Hill”,
The next I find myself at the “Bottom of the Barrel”,
Often I feel like I am “The Man in the Middle”.
But when each day’s ride is over,
I make time to talk with my Father,
And His words bring me comfort.
I find my true identity
In the truth of His words.
I am a Child of the King,
But His Kingdom is not of this world.
Free Verse
Leona J. Atkinson 08-29-13
Time with Teens
Today
Back to School time
Two grand daughters shop together
As different as night to day
I’m tired
Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 08-28-13
Pondering Paths
I was going,
But now, I’m not.
Plans change so quickly.
Another day passes,
As I do mundane tasks.
Time passes slowly.
Days become filled
With work and school.
Minutes fly by.
Sunrises in the East.
Sunsets in the West.
Moments in between are a blur.
Life–a daily gift.
Have I used it well?
Have I shared it with others?
The Lord of days
Watches it all
And ponders…
For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He ponders all his paths. Proverbs 5:21
Free Verse
Leona J. Atkinson 08-23-13
Daily Prayer
This daily prayer I do say.
Lord, in heaven on high,
Lead and guide me to Your way.
Lord, protect me I pray.
From all evil that might come nigh.
This daily prayer I do say,
Whether I be at work or play,
I ask that You, my needs supply.
Lead and guide me to Your way.
Teach me what I should say.
Show me Your word to apply.
This daily prayer I do say.
Lord, help me make it through this day.
If my plans go awry,
Lead and guide me to Your way.
Help me, my words to weigh,
That You I might glorify.
This daily prayer I do say,
Lead and guide me to Your way.
Villanelle
(This is my first attempt at writing a Villanelle. It was very challenging.)
Leona J. Atkinson 07-21-13
Life
Day turns into night
Another sunset comes and goes
Counting life’s blessings
I give thanks to God above
For the gift of another day
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson
07-17-13
A Day in the World
Treated unfairly.
Rude words spoken.
Things untrue blasted.
Feelings wounded.
My spirit angry.
Head bowed low.
Reminded of the Armor.
I read the word.
I pray in the Spirit.
My shield of Faith goes up.
I stand firm in shoes of Peace.
The enemy retreats…
Leona J. Atkinson 07-14-13
Not Carefree
In my imagination,
I see a day that’s red light free.
No stopping or starting,
Just cruising happily.
I’d reach my destination,
So very easily,
If I had nothing in the way,
To bring delay to me.
Yet life is not that simple,
And in true reality.
A few red lights are always needed,
To make me stop and see,
That often an interruption,
Becomes a great possibility.
One which could be missed,
by living a green light fantasy.
Leona J. Atkinson
07-09-13
Finding Peace
I love the heat of the warm June sun!
It saturates my skin like a sauna,
Melting away the cares of the day.
Soon, I join the familiar fauna
Under the old oak tree,
To rest in the shade.
Such a peaceful June day,
The Lord God has made!
Leona J. Atkinson
06-07-13
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