R ose clouds at sunrise, and the day
O pens to songs, silence, and new
S trength, with hope
E verlasting
ROSE acrostic poem
old roses
now in bloom
a few petals fall
from the blue vase
caught by a poem
Published by SMILE, 2011.
different shapes
of the rose bush
and lilacs in the yard
they grew towards
the light
Ellen Grace Olinger
Image: wpclipart
Garden Journal
January 1, 2020
Moon and Sky – about 4 PM
January 6, 2020
Lake Michigan – about 4 PM
January 6, 2020
Oostburg, Wisconsin
Photos by Karl
new year sunrise
light fills
the red poinsettia
Ellen Grace Olinger
Yesterday we went to Judi’s Place, a family restaurant here in Oostburg, Wisconsin, for breakfast. They had a table for us, and the food and service were excellent as always. I looked around, and remembered sitting in different places over the years – and the conversations and what was happening then. Work, new projects, family history, health, losses and new beginnings. A good meal is a blessing.
Every day new.
I continue to watch a variety of PBS Shows. I began The Ornament of the World. My father taught history, and I often think of him. I watched the new Arts Page, hosted by Sandy Maxx.
Karl took this photo for me on New Year’s Eve 2012. I created a new arrangement from a flower bouquet that was fading.
Cedar tree – January 2017
Flowers from a store – February 2016
Ellen Grace Olinger
quiet day
and I watch the light
on a small painting
I bought awhile ago
from Wendy Brightbill
winter kitchen
the fragrance
of blueberry coffeecake
bought yesterday
I have been watching PBS Food Shows. This week I watched Lidia Celebrates America: The Return of the Artisans. They spoke of the time and dedication it takes to learn, and the five senses were mentioned – as we also think about when creating poems. There is a lot of work that takes place before an art feels more intuitive. I like seeing so many artisans and art forms honored.
We also have enjoyed a few meals at Casa Imelda, a new restaurant in Cedar Grove, Wisconsin. Wonderful food and service.
We have so much in common, and so much to learn.
Many memories – and everyday life. Christmas today in a simple way.
Blessings,
Ellen Grace Olinger
This morning I learned more about the Plaza Renovation Project at Mead Public Library in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
I also note their Mead Public Library Blog and recognized the WordPress theme.
Creative note from October 14, 2019
SEASONS
once the tree grew tall
before the Emerald Ash Borer
and then a storm
hosta plants
grew green again
around the stump
in Spring
they grew large
and flowered well
so blessed by rain
and a red begonia planter
now there is an
orange pumpkin
on the ash tree stump
and hosta leaves are gold
in the brilliant morning sun
October 24, 2019
reading memoirs
and then the view
outside today
I am happy and honored that my poem from this blog was published in a new anthology. The book is available at Amazon.
All the Way Home:
Aging in Haiku
Edited by
Robert Epstein
Middle Island Press
West Union WV
Post from November 14, 2019
Afternoon Light Post
Lake Michigan
Oostburg, Wisconsin
November 14, 2019
Photos by Karl
daylight
some clouds the colors
of birch trees
new books
by poets, editors
and publishers –
their time to shine
and readers blessed
gratitude
for the many gifts shared
blogs and books
Today I began reading Another Trip Around the Sun: 365 Days of Haiku for Children Young and Old. edited by Jessica Malone Latham. 2019, Brooks Books; Taylorville, Illinois.
Post from November 26, 2019. Please visit Brooks Books Haiku for more information.
I would like to conclude this post with a few images from Reusable Art.
Pot of Tulips is by Kate Greenaway.
There is a category for Kate Greenaway at Reusable Art.
A Merry Christmas Sled is by Ellen Clapsaddle.
And wpclipart is another well-organized site, for education and art.
Thank you – Ellen Grace Olinger
