Daylight has left me Sitting alone on my deck The sun now slowly sets Darkness tries to dominate The moon’s soft light overcomes Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 07-13-13 View Post
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Free Time
A Day off from work Free time to get projects done The day ends too soon Senryu Leona J. Atkinson 07-12-13 View Post
Cheshire Clerihew
The Cheshire Cat, Was quite a diplomat. Befriending Alice for awhile, He listened, taught, and left his smile. Clerihew Leona J. Atkinson 07-11-13 View Post
Oh-My-Oh-Bio
Leona J. AtkinsonWrites poetry for funHer great accomplishment has beenLearning to speak through a pen Clerihew poem Leona J. Atkinson 07-10-13 This poem was written in honor of NATIONAL CLERIHEW DAY which is celebrated on July 10 of each year.TheClerihe… View Post
Not Carefree
In my imagination, I see a day that’s red light free. No stopping or starting, Just cruising happily. I’d reach my destination, So very easily, If I had nothing in the way, To bring delay to me. Yet life is not that simple, And in true reality.A few red… View Post
Set Free
A butterfly is free It flits and flies all around The cocoon is gone Nothing holds it back from flight I want to be free like that Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 07-08-13 View Post
Freedom’s Loss
One wearing handcuffs Behind glass dressed in orange Freedom lost to anger Senryu Leona J. Atkinson 07-07-13 View Post
Freedom Lost
Amsterdam July 6 1942 Anne Frank lost her freedom Let us never forget ‘Twas only 71 years ago today The Frank Family hid away Tanka Leona J.Atkinson 07-06-13 July 6, 1942 Anne Frank and her family go into hiding for two years in the “Secret Annexe” above… View Post
The Day After…
The fireworks are over, The celebrations cease. Independence Day has passed, Patriotism tends to decrease. Yet, Old Glory still stands waving, For she celebrates freedom everyday. Her Stars and Stripes fly freely, Unflurried, come what may.May her… View Post
If My People…
If My People…
Fourth of July
Our Life, Liberty, And Pursuit of Happiness Declarations made As endowed by our Creator Inalienable rights Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 07-04-13 View Post
Independence Eve
Independence Eve,A time to reflect,Upon all the freedoms we receive.Independence Eve,A time to stand for what we believe,And our liberties to protect.Independence Eve,A time to reflect. TrioletLeona J. Atkinson07-03-13 View Post