My struggles and tears
Have come and gone thru the years
Such is life’s story
In them I see no glory
Except that they made me stronger
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 11-07-13
Tag: life
Precious Moments
Another day past
The leaves continue to fall
Another sunset
Life seems to become more dear
As each day comes to a close
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 10-27-13
Detachment
Life change
A lonely leaf
Lies upon the cold ground
Far from elevation once known
Windswept
Carried
Far from familiar surroundings
It’s complexion changes
A new season
In life
Mirror Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 10-24-13
Word Power
A word
Spoken timely
Has power to create
A new life or renew a hope
Speak life
Restore
Life with words of encouragement
Use words as building blocks
See broken dreams
Revived
Mirror Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 10-06-13
I Am Well
Thankful!
Healing has come!
So sick of being sick!
Appreciating restored health
And life!
Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 10-04-13
A New Day
Today,
My life goes on,
And yesterday’s cares fade.
What a difference a day makes.
Time heals.
Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 09-16-13
Word Power
Life. Death.
The difference
Is often a thin thread
That one careless word could snap and break.
Caution
Needed.
Be very careful when speaking words.
They have power to change life
For better or worse.
Choose wisely.
Mirror Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 09-14-13
Grand Ma
White hair
Face wrinkled with age
Her eyes sparkle with love
I seek her wisdom about life
Grand Ma
Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson 09-08-13
Today is National Grandparents Day—Take time to honor Grandparents today
Never-Ever
Summertime weather ends
Flowers still blooming on the deck
Never give up on life
Haiku
Leona J. Atkinson 09-06-13
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
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