You, so fresh and new,
We welcomed into our lives
Only one month ago.
You gave us a brand new year.
Now you leave us forever.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01-31-14
Tag: Tanka
Tanka poems
Faded Photographs
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
Guard Dog
Professor J, Pooch
Our personal sentinel
Guard extraordinaire
Our faithful canine companion
Protector of our family
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01-19-14
A Wealth of Memories
In my treasure box
Is an abundance of wealth
Rare riches of my mind
Treasures of fond memories
And golden nuggets of life
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01-13-14
Mind’s Eye
Recent photographs
Take me back to childhood days
Where I climbed towers tall
As if it was yesterday
And I had no cares at all
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01-10-14
Crystal Signature
Upon my window
A wintery work of art
An icy design
Jack Frost leaves his calling card
January visitor
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01-09-14
On the Fence
Making decisions
Often not an easy task
Dealing with pros and cons
My heart tells me that I should
My mind tells me that I can’t
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01–07-14
Finding “The Light”
A sudden insight!
The reality of a deity,
Is revealed those wise,
Who bearing gifts for a King,
Now receive God’s offering!
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01-06-14
(based on scriptures in Matthew 2:1-12)–Feast of Epiphany celebrated January 6th
Part 2 of The Daily Post’s Weekly Writing Challenge-Cliffhanger
Seeking the Star
An Epiphany!
The Wise Men journeyed afar,
Following a star.
Gentiles seeking a Child King,
Treasured gifts for Him do bring.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01-06-14
(based on scriptures in Matthew 2:1-12)
Part 1 of The Daily Post’s Weekly Writing Challenge: Cliffhanger
On the Second Day
Christmas packed away,
Another New Year has begun!
Resolutions made.
Seeking opportunities,
I anticipate each day!
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 01-02-14
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 