Sleepless
Tag: think
RESPECT–Acrostic
“Have a Nice Day”
An Ode to an Old Friend
You sat there with me, in good times and bad,
Sometimes you were the closest friend, in the natural, that I had.
You supported me when I needed to weep, and
You often held me until I fell asleep.
With you, I would spend time, either alone or with family,
thinking, praying, reading, studying or just dreaming about a future journey.
You always went with me each time I moved,
and because of you my life much improved.
I’d curl up so cozily in your place,
and God would meet me in that space.
He’d talk to me in my head, or remind me in His word, of things He’d said.
It was with you that I learned so many things,
about how to reach out and share my blessings.
You were always there to comfort and hold,
even though you were becoming very old.
Your age made you look a bit worn out,
but in your ability to stand firm I did not doubt.
But then the time came that I had to let you go,
How I’d manage without you, I did not know.
At that time I no longer had the room nor space,
And I let you go on to another place.
Someone else took you in for their own,
and I am sure gave you a great new home.
But I just wanted to tell you that I miss you so,
and wish I wouldn’t have had to let you go.
It may sound funny, but it is oh, so true,
Old Pink Chair, I really miss you !
Ode-Irregular—Ekphrastic Poem
Leona J. Atkinson 11-11-13
A Word
A word came into my life today,
and it was totally brand new.
It caused me to stop and think
of what I was about to do.
It made me realize
that words can change a life,
Their entrance can bring about
the beginning or ending to strife.
Spoken in just a moment,
at the proper time and place,
a word can make a difference
of winning or losing a race.
For good words are treasures,
golden nuggets received along the way
hold them close ,dearly,
for they can truly make your day.
And then, when the time is right,
choose to let those good words go,
and right into the life of another
some goodness you will sow.
Rhyme
Leona J. Atkinson 11-08-13
Creation reveals the Creator
I gaze upon the ocean with her mighty roar,
while above me the eagle does soar.
A crab, which is a work of Your Own Hands,
is displayed for me upon the sands,
as I walk and think and pray,
I give You thanks for every day.
Thanks for the sun that shines and the moon’s fair light,
the trees that shade and the stars at night.
You made it all and called it good,
in six short days, as only You could.
As I look around me and bless Your name,
I must remember Your greatest acclaim,
the image of Yourself, created in others and me,
people, reflecting Your beauty for all to see.
Rhyme Leona J. Atkinson 11-05-13
Brain Freeze
Brain is on standby
Can’t think of a thing to write
Senryu and goodnight
Senryu
Leona J. Atkinson 10-23-13
Something to Think About…
Ask yourself if it’s true or truth?
Monoku
Leona J. Atkinson 09-27-13
Victim-Victor?
There are two choices—which will you choose?
Your choice makes a difference—either you win or you lose.
In these two words—you make a choice to be,
Bound by one or by one set free.
Victim or Victor–which one are you?
The difference is in letters of two
A mentality of ” I’m” A mentality of “Or”
What do you say is at your core?
Are you a Victim or Victor? The choice is yours today
What will you think—What will you say?
Leona J. Atkinson 09-24-13
My Hands
I am thankful for my hands.
They do so much for me each day.
They are my handy helpers,
While at work or at play.
I often don’t give them notice,
Or the credit they are due.
But they shouldn’t be taken for granted,
For its amazing to think of all they do!
So today I wrote a list,
Of how their day was spent.
From the time I rose up,
Until to bed I went.
I was pretty humbled,
To see all they did for me.
In the time frame of a day,
So much activity!
So I want to give them thanks,
And appreciation for each task.
They should never be taken for granted,
These hands who perform without bring asked !
Pushed—Opened—Grabbed—Held—Pulled—Twisted—Set—Turned—Reached—Spread—Carried—Lifted—Wiped
Washed—Dried—Brushed—Tied—Turned–Typed—Pointed—Clasped—Scanned—Folded—Waved–Touched—Picked
Patted—Petted—Smoothed—Cut—Banged—Shut—Threw—Pasted—Sprinkled–Mashed—Fed—Scooped—Wrote—Texted—Rested
Rhyme
Leona J. Atkinson 08-27-13
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