Twenty days have come and gone,
Only Ten more to go,
A challenge it was and still is,
Of Thirty poems to bestow.
I’ve enjoyed what’s come to mind,
Each day as the words form,
Spontaneity is something new to me,
As impromptu is not my norm.
My hope is that I can finish,
And accomplish well this task,
Of Thirty poems in thirty days,
Then in my accolades I will bask .
Leona J Atkinson
04-20-13
This a “Pocket Poem” I wrote and shared yesterday. I printed out 5 in the shape of a pocket, which I carried in my coat pocket,to share with people throughout the day.
One share was unexpected and very special!
So glad I was able to participate in “Pocket Poem Day 2013” and I plan to do so every year ! (And…next year I hope to print out even more to share! 🙂
I bless you with hope,
As you go about this day.
I bless you with dreams,
That will never fade away.
For as you keep these within,
The battle of life you will win!
“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24 (NKJV)
Leona J. Atkinson
© “Blessings–Pocket Poem” 04-18-13
I’ve got a poem in my pocket,
A verse in my heart.
A vision in my mind,
As this new day I start.
I want to share them all with you,
As I go about my day.
Perhaps what I offer you,
Will encourage you in some way.
I hope my “Pocket Poem” will bless,
For it’s a verse from my heart,
It’s purpose is to bring happiness,
That’s my vision to impart.
So should we chance to meet today,
I hope you will stop for a time,
And let me share my thoughts with you,
from a pocket full of rhyme.
Leona J Atkinson 04-18-13
Written in celebration of “Pocket Poem Day”
Every morning I get to say,
“Hello” to a brand new day.
Each sun rise gives me the chance,
To greet a new happenstance.
“Welcome daybreak!” You offer me,
A brand new opportunity,
To start afresh and create anew,
“I am so glad to receive you!”
Leona J. Atkinson. 04-17-13
As I danced today,
The sun cast a rainbow at my feet.
The colors danced across the carpet,
Moving to the music’s beat,
It was all quite magical,
A sight to behold.
As the rainbow colors,
Touched my shoes of gold.
Leona J. Atkinson. 04-16-13
A day filled with triumph,achievement, and victory,
was turned into chaos and misery
for many runners and their family.
What a senseless tragedy.
My heart goes out to those who were at the Boston Marathon today.
Leona J. Atkinson 04-15-13
I always stand up for you.
I fight for what is right.
I give you my power.
I defend you with all my might.
Each day of your life,
You’ll always find me near,
Willing to comfort or counsel,
Keeping you from doubt or fear.
I’m your Super-Hero.
The Helper is My Name.
I’m a gift from on high,
An eternal flame.
Leona J Atkinson. 04-14-13
I went for a walk today,
Down Memory Lane.
‘Twas a lovely journey,
That I’d like to take again.
For people I had forgotten,
Suddenly came into view,
And reminded me of happy days,
As we recalled a thing or two.
They resurrected a dream,
That I had thought long lost.
I rejoiced to have it back,
And am glad our paths crossed.
And suddenly my steps seem lighter,
As I take the path towards Now,
For I’m holding on to a dream,
I know will come true somehow.
Leona J. Atkinson. 04-13-13
“Think it, don’t say it”
I’ve often said.
Cruel words are better,
Just left in the head.
For when your day is over ,
You will be so glad instead
If you hold your tongue from speaking,
Those negative thoughts in your head.
Leona J Atkinson. 04-12-13
We all want to finish well,
And keep ourselves from going to Hell.
Then why do we fall under the spell,
Of the one who from Heaven fell,
And believe his lie? Oh, do tell me why?
The Son of Man came to die and quell
All doubt, and sin He did dispel.
Believe in Him to finish well,
And so escape the eternal Hell.
Leona J. Atkinson 04-11-13
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 