Sharing lunch
And bits of wisdom
Seasoned with
Laughter and tears
Met with an ol’ friend today
Banquet of blessings
Shadorma
Sharing lunch
And bits of wisdom
Seasoned with
Laughter and tears
Met with an ol’ friend today
Banquet of blessings
Shadorma
The sun envelopes
Bees, birds and squirrels visit
Lazy summer day
Breeze carries children’s laughter
And sounds of the ice cream truck
Tanka
I walked along with Happiness
We smiled and laughed all the way
Filled with carefree bliss
We skipped with light hearts
And when the road got rough
We clung to Joy
Kept smiling
And found
Peace
Nonet
The world needs more laughter
Take time to be silly
Share some smiles
Today as I was walking out to my mailbox, two young girls probably about 8 or 9, were walking past on their way home from school, I imagine, as they had backpacks on and it was early afternoon about the time the grade school down the street lets out for the day.
They were smiling and giggling and begin walking towards me.
“Hi” they said
“Hello” I replied smiling.
“Have you ever had a Woo?” One of them asked, giggling,
“A Woo?” I said “What’s a Woo?”
They both began to laugh and that’s when I realized this was just some childish silliness. I smiled and decided to play along for fun.
“I will throw one to you, and if you can catch it you will see what it is!” said one.
“Okay.” I said “Throw it”
The younger looking of the two grasped her hand in the air and made a throwing motion towards me.
I quickly made a grab into the air and clutched my hand shut tight. “Got it!” I said.
They both began giggling and clapping.
“We want to see it!” They clamored.
“Ok. What’s the Password to open my hand?” I joked.
Surprised at that, they were puzzled. “Hmmm, not sure…” said one
“Guess “ said the other.
After a few guesses, hmmms, and giggles I opened my hand saying “Too late. It’s gone!”
They laughed and laughed as they ran off down the street towards home.
“Silly girls” I said to myself. 🙂
Thank You God for letting them cross my path today. I needed some silliness.
Halibun
What a reply! I never expected that! “I’m not tellin’ ” I said! LOL!
I met this little guy today while I was cashiering at work.
He was a bundle of energy and full of questions!
His mom must sure have her hands full with him and his brother who are twins!
But, he sure made my day and gave us all a good laugh with his reply to my question!
I just had to write this poem to hold onto the memory of him and this encounter!
🙂
Old friends passing time
Revisiting times and places
Bring forth laughter and tears
As they share fond memories
Of youthful days so long ago
Tanka
Leona J.Atkinson 01-24-14
Dinner with grandsons
Serving love, hope, dreams, laughter
Sharing more than food
All of us leave satisfied
Quality family time
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 10-10-13
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
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