tree with full leaves
providing shade
comfort of faith
clouds and moon
mostly by faith
moments by sight
Time Of Singing
Summer 2012
loved for years
and now I know your name
blue chicory
“loved for years” was reprinted by Charlotte Digregorio for the Daily Haiku: May 27, 2017.
Ellen Grace Olinger
early morning
and reading
many writers
each time I look
the sky has changed
July 2014
This summer I am rereading books by Luci Shaw, along with a few poetry journals. Here and there I look at memoirs from thrift stores.
Always the Psalms – a place of stability and hope for me. So much room for growth. Sometimes good to read something new, and sometimes good to reread.
July 2015
Ellen Grace Olinger
blue sky and green trees
what a comfort
to read near a window
and see the same view
year after year
much has changed
new learning curves
and all I cannot know
though I learn a little more
every day
and sometimes
what is stored
in the heart is enough
Journal Poem
June 26, 2019
Ellen Grace Olinger
afternoon light
in my small study
shines on small gifts
from my mother
and aunt that I placed
on file cabinets today
a small gesture
that recalls their homes
and brings comfort
to my soul
listened to music
I’ve known for years
poetry books from friends
these many gifts
of each day
Ellen Grace Olinger
Interurban Trail, Town of Holland
Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
August 26, 2018
Photos by Karl
streets I used to travel
to go to Mom’s house
empty stores here and there
with signs of recovery
peaceful memories
(2012)
holiday lights
in Port Washington
memories
of driving back north
from my mother’s home
all those Sundays
years ago
(2014)
sitting at my blog
grateful for friends
first snowflakes
gently fall
and rest on the roof
(2012 – still grateful)
years
generations
stories
told
in many
ways
how love
may change
yet endures
(2014)
Christmas carnations
in the vase
that used to hold
fresh flowers for Mom
blessings
each in turn
return
to bless us
(2015)
mild December day
pheasants in the fields
apples still on some trees
poems to write
many books yet to read
(2011)
Ellen Grace Olinger
Images: wpclipart
November rain
summer visits to parks
are memories
stored in photos
words
blog posts
archives
as a verse
from the Psalms
stays in my heart
during hard times
stored there
during easier
times
strength and beauty
for the soul
I will love thee, O Lord, my strength.
Psalm 18:1 (KJV)
Today – I love our months and seasons. Some new health challenges this year, and all going well.
Ellen Grace Olinger
These are two of my first haiku, published in PEGASUS in 1994.
A few petunias
snapdragons, gold and white mums
the robins are gone.
Holding in my heart
as days become cold and dark
robins will return.
Ellen Grace Olinger
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 