society – Leonas Lines

Today, we challenge you to write a poem that is about something abstract – perhaps an ideal like “beauty” or “justice,” but which discusses or describes that abstraction in the form of relentlessly concrete nouns.

Adjectives are fine too! Concrete details like those can draw the reader in and let them imagine the real world where your abstract ideal or feeling happen

October 2016, Shadorma

Society’s Bench

Posted on October 29, 2016December 8, 2016 by Leonas Lines

Charming bench,

A place to rest

In quiet peace,

Never used.

Though many pass by everyday,

None have time.

Shadorma

September 2016, Shadorma

Cast-Aways

Posted on September 15, 2016December 8, 2016 by Leonas Lines

Left sitting,

Used, unwanted,

Rejected,

Abandoned.

Sitting like an old drink cup,

No one needs or notices

Shadorma

(This poem was inspired as I was cleaning out the inside of my car. My grand-children often leave their empty soda cups behind after we have had lunch at a fast food restaurant. Upon seeing these empty, used, un-wanted cups my mind thought of the great homeless problem the nearby city of Portland, OR is facing. I hope this poem brings awareness to the ever growing problem of homelessness in Portland, OR. and that the link to the news story regarding the problem will be read by those who might be able to help in providing a solution some way.)

Portland’s Homeless Challenge-City Journal

Cinquain, Daily Prompt, February 2014

Refused

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Leonas Lines

Released
Replaced by another
Rejected and let go
Returned to society’s mainstream
Rubble

Cinquain
Leona J. Atkinson. 02-22-14

Daily Prompt: Tainted Love–Release

November 2013, November PAD Chapbook Challenge 2013, Tanka

Never Forget

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Leonas Lines

Life is a vapor,
Full of disappearing days.
Make a difference!
Leave your mark on society.
Seek to better your world today.

Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 11-30-13

Acrostic, Holiday, November 2013, November PAD Chapbook Challenge 2013

November’s New Traditions

Posted on November 29, 2013December 27, 2013 by Leonas Lines

Become quite a special day
Lasting longer each year
All those bargains are waiting
Commercials tell us loud and clear
Kick the Thanksgiving Day tradition
Forget family values held dear
Rise early or shop late
Ignore staying home with family near
December’s big day is coming
And shopping days are few we hear
Yes! Today we can shop and save
Such awesome deals will appear
All across town the stores are open
Let’s give thanks as we all cheer
Embracing commercialism
Society succumbs without a tear