Thoughts on the New Year…
Remain on the beaten path
Or forge a new trail?
Relax in my comfort zone
Or try something brand new?
Tanka
Leona J.Atkinson 12-30-13
Tag: Tanka
Tanka poems
Common Cliches
“Just grin and bear it!”
“Put on a smile and wear it!”
“Cheer up! That’s just life!”
Cliches meant to uplift us,
Are often cause for more strife.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 12-27-13
Plant Milieu
Prayer plant flourishing!
Plants reflect environment?
Peace plant doing poorly,
But as long as there is life,
There is hope for peace to grow.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 12-23-13
Fact vs Reality
On the calendar,
The shortest day of the year.
December twenty first,
The first day that winter begins.
Sun shines, temp warm, work day long!
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 12-21-13
Happy? Holidays
Christmas Day countdown.
Where is the season of cheer?
Everyone’s rushing.
In five days it’ll be all over,
And then New Year’s will be here.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 12-20-13
Life’s Moments
One more day of life
Upon this earth I have spent.
Treasuring moments,
I can make a difference
In each day given to me.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson. 12-10-13
Dreams
Many unspoken dreams
Live silently within our hearts
Nourished by our hopes.
Someday they might come true,
If we have the courage to speak.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 12-07-13
Advent Hope
A candle of hope.
Our faith keeps it burning bright
To dispel darkness.
Illuminate our life path.
Ignite goals and future dreams.
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 12-02-13
Never Forget
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
Sinful Soul’s Selfie
Before I met Christ
My selfie showed just a wretch
Lost in the darkness
Unaware of an eclipsed soul
Held captive by sin and death
Tanka
Leona J. Atkinson 11-22-13
(Ephesians 2:1–Ephesians 5:8)
Challenge words: selfie-eclipse-wretch
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