plants grow
in the gardens
gifts from those
who were here before
and bless today
Memorial Day 2022
These are poems from May posts last year, that seem to work well in one post this morning.
Yesterday, we saw that the new lilies Karl planted last year are growing again.
late May garden
more poems than I could
ever write
roses by the window
fill with sunlight
new morning
clouds and sky
forget-me-nots bloom
here and there
breakfast and music
when a song begins
I know the words
Amazing Grace
primroses growing
from garden to lawn
deep decades of roots
strengthen my faith
for new dreams
“breakfast and music” is also from POEMS FROM PSALMS AND NATURE.
“primroses growing” was published in SMILE, 2012. An old poem that is still true.
Early quiet, as the day begins to grow. This Spring, I ordered used books from small stores at Amazon.
One good example is The Deep Place Where Nobody Goes: Conversations with God on the steps of my soul, by Jill Briscoe (published first in 2005; Monarch Books, UK). You can view the information at Amazon. Jill is gifted in many ways, and I especially enjoy her poetry and honest reflections about life and faith. And I like the book design – easy to read, with many colors and images.
The Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (MHVI) is serving many people, and they are “strong partners” with Goodwill.
late May garden
more poems than I could
ever write
in loving memory
my parents and brother
we shall meet again
bluebirds
truly so blue
trustworthy friends
clouds and sky
forget-me-nots bloom
here and there
morning stillness
forget-me-nots grow
among daylily plants