Holiday

October 2014, Tanka

Night of Deception

Posted on October 25, 2014October 27, 2014 by Leonas Lines

Tanka poem about the danger of celebrating Halloween — Original Poetry and Photograph by Leona J. Atkinson ©2014
(clip art from clker.com)

“Why Celebrating Halloween is Dangerous” by Kimberly Daniels–Charisma Magazine article

February 2014, Haiku, Holiday

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Leonas Lines

Christmas Cactus blooming in February — “Christmas Cactus in February”
Original Photograph by Leona J. Atkinson

Dismal thoughts vanish
A bright February day
Christmas cactus blooms
Haiku
Leona J. Atkinson 02-21-14

December 2013, Holiday, Religious, Scripture, Senryu

A Gift of Love

Posted on December 24, 2013December 27, 2013 by Leonas Lines

Christmas Eve!
Do good things come in small packages?
A babe wrapped in love!
Senryu
Leona J. Atkinson 12-24-13

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths,
and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 NKJV

December 2013, Holiday, Religious, Shadorma

Wonders of His Love

Posted on December 22, 2013December 27, 2013 by Leonas Lines

Amazing
Love! Mine to receive
Eternally!
Come to earth
As a babe born in a manger.
Jesus Christ, God’s Son!

Shadorma
Leona J. Atkinson 12-22-13

December 2013, Etheree, Holiday, Religious

Christmas Presence

Posted on December 18, 2013December 27, 2013 by Leonas Lines

Gifts!
Christmas,
Coming soon!
Wrapping presents
For my dear family.
This makes me pause to ponder
Upon the first Christmas gift,
Who was wrapped in swaddling clothes.
God’s ultimate present to mankind
Is still available to be received.

Etheree
Leona J. Atkinson 12-18-13

December 2013, Etheree

A Harmony of Sounds

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Leonas Lines

Cheerfully,
Sounding,
Harmony!
The Symphony,
Resounds in accord!
Such a sweet melody.
Proclaiming the Holiday.
Joyful tones inviting hearts to rejoice!
We celebrate the seasonal sounds,
Of masterpieces performed in perfect unity!

Etheree
Leona J. Atkinson 12-13-13

Holiday, November 2013, November PAD Chapbook Challenge 2013, Rhyme

Goodbye Thanksgiving

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Leonas Lines

In the news today I see
Christmas Sales have begun
That’s what retailers are promoting
Now that Halloween is done
No more waiting for Black Friday
Stores are open Thanksgiving Day
Cyber Monday is no more
Shoppers need more time they say
So forget about Thanksgiving
That Holiday is obsolete
Consumers need extra time to shop
Not give thanks, stay home, and eat.