The sun of summer has finally come,
And the neighborhood pool is now home for some.
Shouts and laughter can be heard from afar,
As people gather to swim and to spar.
The pool seems to bring out the child in everyone,
It fosters creativity as games are made up and played for fun.
Adults, as well as children, laugh, splash and play.
What a wonderful family activity on a hot summer day !
Leona J. Atkinson
06-28-13
On this night in June
I must bid a friend goodbye
My tears speak instead
Haiku
Leona J. Atkinson
06-27-13
An afternoon walk
The scent of Honeysuckle
Perfumes the damp air
Haiku
Leona J. Atkinson
06-26-13
Chilly cloudy June day
Running errands in the rain
Summer seems to have gone
Haiku
Leona J. Atkinson
06-25-13
God’s great lights are good
His lesser great light rules the night
Giving light to earth
Haiku
(Based on Genesis 1:16-17)
Leona J. Atkinson
06-23-13
The sky is totally black,
Not a star is in sight.
It’s the perfect time for Supermoon
To shine forth its big light,
Yet it’s no where to be seen.
Supermoon’s not here tonight.
Leona J. Atkinson
06-22-13
(I look forward to seeing Supermoon tomorrow night though. It is supposed to appear soon!)
Sunny days are here
Umbrellas now put away
Many take vacations
Mountains and beaches are visited
Evenings are often spent outdoors
Relatives gather at family picnics
Time is made for outside activities
Indoors is not where most want to be
Music and laughter are all around
Everyone enjoys summertime
Happy First Day of Summer! June 21, 2013
Leona J. Atkinson
Glorious sunset
Sky in brilliant colors
Day’s perfect climax
Haiku
Leona J. Atkinson
06-20-13
Dark gray clouds hang overhead,
Their presence threatens to bring
An end to outdoor plans for the day,
Ominously, they hover and cling.
Everyone plans to seek cover,
If raindrops begin to fall.
Silently some sit, watch and wait,
While others gather to cover all.
The gray clouds slowly drift north,
Away from our area of concern.
White clouds reveal a sunny sky,
Sighs release, and smiles return.
Plans once again move forward,
As there’s no rain in sight.
The picnic proceeds outdoors in the park,
Stopping only as day turns into night.
Leona J. Atkinson
06-19-13
June, it seems you just arrived,
Yet your 18 days are nearly gone,
only 12 more remain to be seen,
and then never more shall you dawn.
You’ve given me memories to cherish,
Adventures and surprises galore,
June, I will enjoy your daily presence,
Until you, or I, are no more.
Leona J.Atkinson
06-18-13
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 