the life
I thought I’d have
the life grown out of love and loss
Found Art
Ellen Grace Olinger
This poem was inspired by Susan Firer’s photos of Found Art by Lake Michigan in Milwaukee. Some of you have seen her art here before.
Susan knew my mother, Enola Borgh, when they were both teaching at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, years ago. I heard Susan read a few years ago, when she was Milwaukee’s Poet Laureate.
Please visit Susan Firer’s website for more information about her work.
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Post updated on August 8, 2015.
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 
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Hi Don, Thank you.
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What sensitive wisdom, and beautifully said!
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Thank you, Margaret. I’ve watched you create beautiful art from “everything” for many years now.
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Beautiful poem. Thanks for the link to another artist.
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Dear Judy, Thank you and you’re welcome. You’ll enjoy Susan’s photos, as I enjoy yours.
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Wow, Ellen–what a fabulous poem. I echo the deep sentiments, and heart gratitude. God bless you–love, Caddo
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Dear Caddo, Thank you, it is a Mystery–and I appreciate your art and friendship. Ellen
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