I began this blog in December 2009.
Here is a poem from each of the last three Decembers here at Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin.
Thank you, Ellen
December 2009
WHAT A ROAD WE TRAVEL
What a road we travel
To figure out the
Simplest things and
Return to where we
Knew we belonged
All along
To build friendships
With those whose arms
Are true, all-accepting
And strong
To raise our arms to Heaven
Dig our toes in sand, and
Throw back our heads to
The wind
What a road, what a road
We travel to figure out
The simplest things and
Return to where we
Knew we belonged
All along
* This poem found many homes. Simply written from my heart. Published first in Silver Wings (1995); The Writers’ Bistro (2007); WestWard Quarterly (2008); and Christine Mason Miller reprinted it on her site in 2010. http://www.christinemasonmiller.com.
December 2010
almost Christmas
through the evergreens
clear blue sky
December 2011
new chapters
grow a day at a time
moon shines
through clouds
through trees
sun rises
and reveals
our first snowfall
The image is a sample from 500 Full-Color Decorative Illustrations (Dover).
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 
Congrats on three years!
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Dear Symanntha, One of the best gifts is meeting new friends and learning about their art and stories too.
Thank you so much, Ellen
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Know why “WHAT A ROAD WE TRAVEL” found many homes. Has one in my heart. Congratulations on three years.
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Dear John, Thank you for your kind words. You share beauty and wisdom on your site.
Blessings, Ellen
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What a Road we Travel is so beautiful Ellen. I love visual words. These are.
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Dear Margie, Has it been about a year since we met? Seems longer! One of your holiday haiku cards is on display again.
Blessings and thanks, Ellen
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While December can be an ending, each day gets us closer to a new beginning, whether it is the lengthening of days after the solstice or the clock striking midnight on the 31st.
Continued blessings.
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Dear Jules, Thank you for your comment which is a lovely poem.
Continued blessings to you too, Ellen
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A really nice collection.
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Dear Terry, Thank you for your kind words. The images you create are beautiful, and I am learning from you about music.
Blessings, Ellen
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Three years! Good for you, Ellen.
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Dear Patti, Thank you. I always enjoy our visits, and all your art. Love your sense of humor too, as you know!
Blessings, Ellen
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Congratulations on three years. Thank you for the gift of three poems.
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Dear Judy, Thank you, and for the gift of your art and friendship too.
Blessings, Ellen
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Wow, these are wonderful, Ellen!
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Dear Caddo, Thank you, and for the gift of your art and friendship as well.
How blessed we all are,
Ellen
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Good morning, dear Ellen. What a joy to read your words today on the first Sunday of Advent. I feel fortunate to have found your wonderful blog and to read your beautiful words …and to have found a friend too. Have a lovely Sunday. K
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Dear Kathleen, Thank you and I am grateful for your art and friendship too. Hope you have a blessed Advent…Ellen
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What a nice touch – to view three different yet somehow similar entries of the same day over several years. This only proves that all of our blogs are a work in progress.
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Dear Mary, Thank you. I so agree with what you say about our blogs being a work in progress. This encourages so much growth, trying new ideas, and then the supportive feedback. Blessings, Ellen
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