Today I learned there is a beautiful website for the Paul Brandt School Forest.
Some of you may remember the poem I wrote for my cousin Paul. My mother was his godmother.
WINTER IN OCTOBER
For Paul F. Brandt
Another death
a sudden death
this autumn of
winter in October.
Condolences pour in
your service strengthens
and your body is laid to rest
in beloved Wisconsin land.
Now the grief begins
and how else could it be?
Surely a few people
will remain with us
in our loving sorrow
like the golden leaves
left on the tree
outside my window
that will turn green again . . .
Published first in Time Of Singing (Fall 2008).
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 
Deeply moving Ellen, especially that last verse.
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Dear Don, Thank you and blessings, as always
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Oh my, this is exquisite, Ellen.
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Dear Ponder, Thank you for your kind words. Blessings always, Ellen
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And many blessings to you as well.
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What a generous man.
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Yes, thank you, and blessings always
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A beautiful tribute.
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Dear Libby, Thank you and many blessings
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Full of melancholy and deep meaning. Apt expression of this time.
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Thank you, Lucy, and many blessings.
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Same to you, Ellen Grace
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Thank you so much for sharing this poem with us.
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Dear Debbie, You are welcome and thank you. Many blessings.
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So very inspiring Ellen…thanks for sharing! Have a beautiful Sunday!
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Dear Wendell, Thank you and hope your day is beautiful. Your encouragement is a blessing, and blessings to you and yours.
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