Come sit awhile
On the comfy garden bench,
Neath’ the tall pine trees.
Let the sun melt away your cares.
Close your eyes and rest.
Nature’s tranquility
Will refresh your soul,
And you will leave renewed
To face another day of life.
Choka
Tag: troubles
“This Too Shall Pass”
Troubles
Like storm clouds
Floating into our lives
Will flow out like river water
Fear not!
Cinquain
(My mom lived in and survived the Great Depression. “This Too Shall Pass” was one of her favorite sayings. It is also becoming one of mine.)
In This World
Troubles
Everyday
Coming someone’s way
What can I say, but sigh and pray
Always
Cinquain
Hard Times
Times are hard
Troubles come everyday
Trying to keep the faith
I talk to my Father daily
And His Word reassures me
Tanka
Keep Looking Up
“Everything happens for a reason”
Is what mother used to always say
“Today troubles may visit you”
“But tomorrow’s a new day”
” Always keep looking up”
“God will make a way”
“This too shall pass”
“Don’t dismay”
“Just trust,
N’ pray”
Reverse Etheree
Leona J. Atkinson 2016
Forget
Celebrate Life!
This poem was written in honor of Celebration of Life Day—January 22nd
Steps to Freedom
NaPoWriMo 2013, #26–A Soul’s Search
It’s late and I am seeking sleep,
Yet all that I can find,
Are “what ifs”, “whys” and questions,
Deep within my mind.
“If only” is my companion,
As I search for needed sleep.
Rest I cannot find,
As the days troubles I do keep.
Worries weigh upon my heart,
And chase the peace away,
Until I turn to God,
Give it all to Him, and pray.
Leona J. Atkinson
04-26-13
Leonas Lines--Poetry Plus 