These are poems from this blog for each month in 2011, beginning with last January and ending with this Christmas. Thought I’d let the poems mostly create their own pictures this time.
*JANUARY*
a new year
leaves of the ivy
turn toward the sun
*FEBRUARY*
hosta
stems in the snow
in early morning light
not bereft of summer beauty
they shine
“For thou art my hope,
O Lord GOD:
thou art my trust
from my youth.”
Psalm 71: 5 (KJV)
*MARCH*
M arvelous
A rrival of SPRING
R enewal of gardens
C hange of scene…
H eaven on earth!
*APRIL*
Sunday morning
a heron goes for a stroll
on the beach
*MAY*
all the more yellow
because of grey skies
daffodils
forsythia
dandelions
*JUNE*
old roses
now in bloom
a few petals fall
from the blue vase
caught by a poem
*JULY*
prayers before dawn
a few fireflies
by the window
*AUGUST*
a small crowd
waits for the doors to open–
the library
*SEPTEMBER*
late September
and time with old friends
afternoon sun
shines on leaves
turning gold
*OCTOBER*
last week in October
fall leaves
fading and fallen
the surprise of a
rainbow at sunset
*NOVEMBER*
wall of clouds
at sunrise
light along the horizon
shines and shines
on ripples of water
Christmas memories
created anew
each year
*DECEMBER*
reading old letters
reflections of Christmas lights
on the water
The poem for June was published in SMILE (2011).
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 
I love your poetry, Ellen, as you know. I created an award that has no requirements whatsoever. It is The Candle Lighter Award. I am giving it to you… http://believeanyway.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/creation-of-new-blog-award-the-candle-lighter-award/
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Thank you, Kate! So kind of you and I am honored to receive THE CANDLE LIGHTER AWARD!
I’m so happy you love my poetry.
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That makes a wonderful summary of the year!
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Thank you, montucky!
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Such a lovely idea my friend. Some I missed as I was not following you back then. Always lovely visuals with words. Margie
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Good morning, Margie! Thank you. Glad you like this idea.
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This is a great way to review your year. These poems reminded me of a writing challenge I’m planning to do for the month of January. Your reflections would be a prefect fit. Here’s the link in case you’re interested.
http://www.writingourwayhome.com/p/river-jan-12.html
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Hi Patti, Glad you enjoyed this post. Thanks for sharing the link!
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Hi Ellen. I like the June and April poems the best. This is a good idea, gleaning from the year’s posts! Jane
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Hi Jane, Thank you! Glad you like this idea too.
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Thanks for posting this set. Really like the last line in June — as well as the Asian nature of April.
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You are welcome. Thank you for your feedback. It was interesting to review the year and put this post together.
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