green colors
rice for lunch
with kale, peas, and spinach
leftovers to last
a few days
Author: Ellen Grace Olinger
"He hath made every thing beautiful in his time..."
From Ecclesiastes 3:11a (KJV).
Bloganuary prompt for January 27, 2022
Where do you go when you need solitude?
My first thought when I read this prompt was my small study on the second floor. The window over my desk looks at the yard and garage. Trees, sky, seasons. Many poems through the years. I also enjoy early mornings, a chair by a window in the sunroom, and then work by the kitchen window.
Prayer and poetry. Art in different forms.
And solitude in my heart – perhaps a verse memorized. To keep solitude with me, to create some reserves. I have experienced the benefit of this in care settings, as both caregiver and patient. Some reserves of rest and strength in my heart. Simple daily life.
Be still, and know that I am God . . .
From Psalm 46: 10
three haiku
old paintings
words from my parents
still encourage me
beautiful with
and without flowers
vase from my mother
paintings of trees
on old pine walls
quiet music
“paintings of trees” was published in Four Hundred and Two Snails, Haiku Society of America Members’ Anthology 2018, edited by Nicholas M. Sola. You can visit the Haiku Society of America site.
Bloganuary prompt for January 26, 2022
What is your favorite part about yourself?
Whatever gifts I may have are a gift, by God’s grace. I try to take good care every day. For example, I have an appointment with my eye doctor next month; and I may need new reading glasses. Sometimes I adjust the print on my computer, so I can read more easily.
Karl and I went to Walmart in Sheboygan last week, and I bought a new Bible with larger print. And I am praying the Psalms again, with good light.
Sometimes I reprint poems in larger print, as others may appreciate these posts, or know someone who would be able to read better with the large print.
At our site, Easter And Spring Poetry, this year I am reviewing posts and reprinting some poems in large bold print. I am grateful for the many ways to design posts and sites. So much more to learn!
I have always loved language.
“In the beginning was the Word . . .” John 1:1
seasons speak
seasons speak
their own language
cold days here
and yet the light
tree branches
in wind and February
next week . . .
reading poetry
and more light
falls on journals
across the room
to read and reread
sun and snow
sun and snow
on the garage roof
fewer colors
in the Winter yard
a peaceful scene
Bloganuary prompt for January 25, 2022
Write about what makes you feel strong.
I will love thee, O LORD, my strength.
Psalm 18: 1
Health first, kindness and love, creative work and rest, more creative work here. Art and poetry. All blessings, and I am grateful. Take good care.
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 