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
Tag: poetry
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
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
Free
Free http://wp.me/s1C2yP-free Free just to be me I have the freedom to choose How to live my life Senryu Leona J. Atkinson 07-02-13 View Post
Freedom Acrostic
Free to choose Right of choice Equal liberties Each has a voice Democracy Opinions not foist Must protectAcrostic Leona J.Atkinson 07-01-13 View Post
June’s Farwell
Everyone was complaining, “When is summer going to come?” The 65 degree weather Was really not summer for some. “Where is our sunshine ? We want hot sunny days. We are tired of the cool, And the rain, how it stays!” So today summer cameIn a rushing wave… View Post
High Hopes
Summertime dreaming Vacation hopes in my mind Checkbook wake up call Dreams do not match reality No vacation plans this year Tanka Leona J. Atkinson 06-29-13 View Post
Pool Time
The sun of summer has finally come, And the neighborhood pool is now home for some. Shouts and laughter can be heard from afar, As people gather to swim and to spar. The pool seems to bring out the child in everyone,It fosters creativity as games are made… View Post
Farewell to a Friend
On this night in June I must bid a friend goodbye My tears speak instead Haiku Leona J. Atkinson 06-27-13 View Post
An Afternoon Walk
An afternoon walk The scent of Honeysuckle Perfumes the damp air Haiku Leona J. Atkinson 06-26-13 View Post
Summer?
Summer? http://wp.me/s1C2yP-summer Chilly cloudy June day Running errands in the rain Summer seems to have gone Haiku Leona J. Atkinson 06-25-13 View Post