August begins
and I remember
poems
rarely at your grave —
geranium blooms freely
on your workshop stool
autumn leaves
the caregiver finds time
to rest
“rarely at your grave” has been published over the years:
Modern Haiku, Fall 1996
Ellen Olinger – Three Questions Series, 2010
Edited by Curtis Dunlap
Charlotte Digregorio’s Writer’s Blog
Daily Haiku: July 11, 2017
“autumn leaves” was the Daily Haiku for August 14, 2019.
Charlotte Digregorio’s Writer’s Blog
I began Large Print Poems in August 2020. Sometimes I reprint new poems from this site there. Three examples:
early morning
and as I watch
the dawn arrive
I look at the clock
and then the sky
time to watch
the light more closely
also the birch tree
which always offers
the first gold leaf
of the year
Ellen Grace Olinger
July 30, 2017
calendar
by my computer
with all kinds of notes
handwritten cards sent
health care appointments
and record of progress
work continues
I look back
and I look forward
blessings of today
a painting
every morning
tree branches
with new growth
and sky
with all the ways
life can change
still they bloom
every year
daylilies and hosta
Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning . . .
From Psalm 143: 8
there are poems
in the clouds and
sunrise
and light seen
on the garage
from the kitchen
and one yellow leaf
on the birch tree
there are always poems
Yesterday’s post: Creative Notes and Poems
Summer poetry journals arrive, and I also read current posts and books. As we know, artists are adding their work to our common journey with COVID-19. Grateful for all. Karl and I are fully vaccinated and wear our face masks. These are two of my poems from this time. My goal with blogs is to offer a few moments of hope. Thank you and take good care.
May garden
daffodils bloom
through the night
I take a break
from the news
and all the stories
that matter so much
and am blessed
by the sight
of tomatoes
in an old bowl
kitchen counter sun
And always the Psalms:
God be merciful unto us, and bless us;
and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
That thy way may be known upon earth,
thy saving health among all nations.
Psalm 67: 1 – 2
evening light
morning light
daylilies
