I wrote two new poems this week, that can be read at POEMS FROM PSALMS AND NATURE.
Stuart J. Mentink Memorial Park
Oostburg, Wisconsin
September 19, 2021
Photo by Karl
Poetry Notes
Tag: New Poems
yard work
water
for the begonia
and hosta petals
on the lawn
small vase of daylilies
for the sunroom
goldenrod grows tall
above the windowsill
bees, butterflies, and
hummingbirds visit
by the windows
breakfast and a view
breakfast and a view
of the gardens
work at the kitchen sink
and by the window
words as I look outside
“green garden rain”
daylilies begin to form
their flowers
peonies in the area
bow to needed rain
beautiful gardens
in all their growth
and changes
over time
poem
sometimes
I like to create
new arrangements
for the art
in my study
this morning
it brings some
peace to sit
in my chair
and everything
the same and
work in progress
as the day before
and after a time – a new poem
a look at the gardens
raindrops on the windows
after the rain and some wind
reading, and I want to see
the gardens, as I did not stay
in touch with them as well
this year
though the perennials –
so reliable – were
as beautiful as ever
now is a good time
to begin again
with a closer look
from the windows
beautiful brown colors
of December and
some green remains
no work in the yard
needed today
a time of rest and
so much to look forward
to as the seasons continue
one moment at a time
Ellen Grace Olinger
Photo by Karl
July 2018
mid-November
time of year
when small things
bring even more joy
scented soaps
and a cup of coffee
simple meals
carnations in a blue vase
quiet music and
always poetry
Ellen Grace Olinger
I’m reading Eye of the Beholder: Poems by Luci Shaw (2018, Paraclete Press); and listening to Perspective by Helen Jane Long (2018, BLE Records).
errands in Sheboygan
errands in Sheboygan
this city that it is so dear
to my heart
memories of buying
things my mother needed
library and groceries
learning the streets
and small roads on my
way home a longer way
I have been ill here
worked and rested
towards new health here
learning from others
help and trust
grieved many losses
and learned
how life can be beautiful
in a new though changed way
this great Mystery
warmth and kindness
just helping one another
get through a hard time
older age arrived this year
and I am grateful for good care
and new beginnings
always was an old soul
took time for some gifts
with words, with life
to settle and grow
with hope for new poems
that I practice here
Ellen Grace Olinger
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin 