Can I take them back? I didn’t mean what I said. What I spoke was wrong. I want those words to be unsaid, And their memory erased. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 11-18-13 View Post
Tag: November PAD Chapbook Challenge
The Elements
Taking elements In remembrance of His death. The bread and the wine Represent Jesus’ sacrifice. His body and blood for us. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 11-17-13 View Post
The Spare Room
It’s some better today. The pain in my heart has not gone way, but the initial reaction to it allhas fallen away like a leaf in the fall. All that lies now within my sight,is a room that is empty, but cheery and bright.Void of his things, it sits there,cl… View Post
What If?
What if your dream came true today? Would you enjoy it, or look for another to come your way? What if all your cares were taken away? Would you truly be able to enjoy the day? What if a miracle was granted to you?Would you give thanks to whom it was due? View Post
Family Adventure
Family Adventure Exploring the back roads of Oregon, my grandchildren and I end up taking an unexpected Ferry Ridea… View Post
SUCCESS Acrostic
Speaks positiveUndertakes the impossibleCreates opportunitiesConsiders changeEnvisions new thingsSees possibilitiesStrives to increase Acrostic Leona J. Atkinson 11-13-13 View Post
Happy-Sad
Happiest moment! He asks me out on a date! The saddest moment. I realize he is a jerk, And I just want to go home. Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 11-12-13 View Post
Ode to an Old Friend
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Something Sweet
So Sweet! Sugar cookies With frosting and sprinkles. Hot chocolate with marshmallows. Yummy! A sweet treat for the Holidays For Santa and Carolers, Next door neighbors, And me! Butterfly Cinquain Leona J. Atkinson 11-10-13 View Post
The Other Excuses
I didn’t do it, The Other Guy did. It wasn’t my fault. It was The Other Kid. I don’t know how to do it The Other Way. I did do it right, The Other Day. Rhyme Leona J. Atkinson 11-09-13 View Post
A Word
A word came into my life today,and it was totally brand new.It caused me to stop and thinkof what I was about to do. It made me realizethat words can change a life,Their entrance can bring about the beginning or ending to strife. Spoken in just a moment, View Post
Hardships
My struggles and tears Have come and gone thru the years Such is life’s story In them I see no glory Except that they made me stronger Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 11-07-13 View Post