Eighth grade graduates
So many faces on the stage
But I only see you
Leona J. Atkinson 06-11-13
Haiku
Vivian’s 8th grade graduation night
Tag: poetry
In Honor of the Pen
To celebrate this
National Ball Point Pen Day
I buy a new pen
I write a new style of poem
My choice handwritten Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 06-10-13
Tanka
(My first try at writing a Tanka, which is 5-7-5-7-7 syllables with the third line as a pivot)
To day is National Ball Point Pen Day
Brothers, Laszlo and Gyorgy Biro, are credited with the invention of the ballpoint pen and obtained a patent in June of 1943.
Unwelcome Visitor
Sitting on my deck
Enjoying the view,
of clouds so white and fluffy
and skies of brilliant blue.
Things seem so peaceful,
As far as eye can see,
Until a little spider,
Decides to visit me!
Leona J. Atkinson
06-09-113
Upsy-Daisy
“Upsy-Daisy” mamma used to say,
When I tripped and fell along the way.
Picking me up, kissing my tears,
She’d urge me on to face my fears.
“Upsy-Daisy” encouraged me to go,
In spite of the path of fear or woe.
Now years later I mimic that phrase,
As I help others along their ways.
“Upsy-Daisy” I say to you today,
Wherever you are, whatever the way.
Should you stumble and fall,
“Upsy-Daisy” and give it your all.
Never give up. Seek your dreams,
No matter how hard your life seems.
Hang onto hope and you’ll go far.
Remember “Upsy-Daisy” wherever you are!
Leona J. Atkinson 06-08-13
June 8th is National Upsy Daisy Day.
This day is a day set aside to encourage you to face the day positively, and to get up ‘gloriously, gratefully and gleefully’ each morning.
“Upsy Daisy” Day was created by Stephanie West Allen in 2003.
Her desire in creating a National Upsy Daisy Day was to make humor, laughter and a positive attitude part of the Upsy Daisy Day
Finding Peace
I love the heat of the warm June sun!
It saturates my skin like a sauna,
Melting away the cares of the day.
Soon, I join the familiar fauna
Under the old oak tree,
To rest in the shade.
Such a peaceful June day,
The Lord God has made!
Leona J. Atkinson
06-07-13
Yo! A Yo-Yo!
Today we Nationally honor,
The toy that’s named “Yo-Yo”.
An object kids love,
To spin, wind and throw.
A little axle and two disks,
Wrapped about with twine.
Who would think it would become,
Such a popular design!
Loved the world over,
For the challenge it presents,
And every year there are held,
Many contests and events.
Players come to compete,
They spin, loop, and throw,
Performing tricks and freestyle,
To bring control of the Yo-Yo.
What a delight it is to watch!
It brings me such great joy,
To see the amazing feats accomplished,
With this simple toy!
Leona J. Atkinson 06-06-13
National Yo-Yo Day–June 6th
US National Yo-Yo Championship 2012
2013 World Yo-You Contest–August 8-10–Orlando, Florida
Heritage–The Duncan Yo-Yo Story
Pool Time
Sounds of children’s laughter
Fills the balmy air.
Neighborhood pool is open,
Families gather there.
Splashing, swimming fun,
Enjoying life together.
Basking in the sun,
June is pool time weather.
Leona J. Atkinson
06-05-13
June’s Invitation
June’s fourth is calling me to “Come!
Visit before this day is done,
See the beauty created for you,
Smell the flowers, enjoy the sun.”
Yet, indoor tasks are pressing me
To focus on the mundane.
What shall I do? A choice is due,
For this June day will not come again.
Leona J. Atkinson
06-04-13
Divine June Day
Delightful day with friends
Sunshine,flowers,laughter,lunch
New memories made
Leona J. Atkinson. 06-03-13
Haiku
Haiku
June’s Arrival
Favored month of mine,
You arrived yesterday In a burst of sunshine.
Bringing sun to replace the shade,
Such an entrance you made!
The sight of you warmed my heart.
I can’t wait for our visit to start.
Leona J. Atkinson
06-02-13
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