Just a quick thought this morning: Two days inAnd everything seems status quoFingers crossed and hopeful thoughtsOnly 363 days left to go -Leon Leon Stevens is a composer, artist, and author of two books (so far): Lines by Leon: Poems, Prose, and Pictures and The Knot at the End of the Rope and Other ShortContinue reading “A Poem: Wishful Thinking”
Category Archives: poetry
Thursday Thoughts: Ego
I did a post last week on bullying: The Bullying Battle. There are so many reasons for the way people act the way we do; all behavior serves a purpose. I wrote a series of poems about ego, and I thought that I would share one with you. Ego (Part II) An ego is aContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: Ego”
Thursday Thoughts: Laughter
In anticipation of “Funny Fridays” I thought that I would talk about the serious side of laughter. It is not easy laugh when you are alone, but I’m sure many will agree that it is easy to cry. There are movies that always make me tear up no matter how many times I’ve seen them—It’sContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: Laughter”
Thursday Thoughts: Poetic License
Thursday Thoughts vs. Thursday Ideas. Why do we like alliteration? Probably the same reason that we get annoyed when the gas pump goes to $20.01. We manipulate language, like music, to create a pleasing sound. Kids love saying rhymes, lyrics and poems usually rhyme, and when they don’t, it can be a bit unsettling. ItContinue reading “Thursday Thoughts: Poetic License”
What’s in a Name (or a Picture)
One of my favorite radio shows is Under the Influence by Terry O’Reilly. It is on CBC radio, which is Canada’s version of NPR in the USA. As with most shows these days, you can get it on a podcast. What makes it my favorite? I always learn something interesting about the advertising business. WhenContinue reading “What’s in a Name (or a Picture)”
The Changing of the Seasons
Repost from 9/29/2020 – I thought I would add this before the snow fell. I looked out my window this morning. Too late. As I sit here writing, I can see the leaves—that have already changed color—falling in a cascade of hues, from brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows. It makes me think about the upcomingContinue reading “The Changing of the Seasons”
Lines by Leon 