summer warmth
returns to Wisconsin
corn begins to grow
sweet tiny plants
a dairy cow naps
in sun in a field
a poet tries to paint
the postcard in words
others are painting
their watercolors
drawing birds
taking pictures
writing a novel
weeding and planting
caring for someone
grading papers and teaching
editing and publishing others
writing software code,
music, poems, and essays . . .
(please complete the list
with your art)
honoring and cherishing
a loved one’s memory
Memorial Day
* * *
To Harold Borgh, my father
Carl Borgh, who kept the trains running here at home
Eugene Brandt MD, who served and trained doctors, and then gave his career to a Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee
Paul Brandt, my cousin, who returned from Vietnam and left a conservation legacy in southwestern Wisconsin at his sudden passing at the age of 60
and so many others . . .
We honor you. We love you. We pray for peace. Ellen
How beautiful, Ellen. Your serenity pervades your lines!
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You are an artist with your words! Very,very nice!
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Life often comes at us fast and furiously. We remember those today who were able to clear a path, to bring a spot of peace in a warring era. Thank you for your homage to all those who serve, wherever and however…even those who stay at home and just support the way of peace.
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Very honoring…and sweet…hope it was an honoring kind of day…for you
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So lovely–it’s an emotional day.
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This is lovely, Ellen. Joining you in prayers for peace.
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Ellen, being a disabled veteran, i thank you for your lovely poem! And i want to also thank you for the beauty and love you always share!
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The poem is beautiful. Spring is a wonderful season!
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Good morning, I’m so grateful for your comments and look forward to visiting your blogs more this week.
Love and blessings, Ellen
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