early morning time
to read in my study
green leaves in sun
early morning time
Category: Art
haiku: country roads
country roads
reflections of light
from new steel roofs
Published in on down the road, Haiku Society of America 2017 Members’ Anthology, edited by LeRoy Gorman.
I wrote this poem for EarthRise Rolling Haiku Collaboration 2015: The Year of Light, The Haiku Foundation.
Creative Note: The Psalms Series 2020
The Psalms Series 2020: A Summary is a post at Poems From Psalms And Nature that may be of interest. It is a long post, with many links to other content at the site. I presented the content in different ways.
Daily writing prompt for June 7, 2023
Daily writing prompt
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood?
The Psalms have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I would have heard them first, in church. Poetry, language, faith. I do not remember learning how to read. I remember reading many books when I was young.
I quoted from Psalm 23 for our post on March 30, 2020 at Poems From Psalms And Nature, as part of our 2020 series.
The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name’s sake.
Psalm 23: 1-3
Daily writing prompt for June 6, 2023
Daily writing prompt
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?
I pray the Psalms. And I have mentioned authors I have read for many years. Here are a few examples. I also read poetry journals and buy books from small presses.
Luci Shaw The Official Website
The Mitford Museum was founded by Jan Karon.
Daily writing prompt for June 5, 2023
Daily writing prompt
What fears have you overcome and how?
I reflect upon different life chapters. Being well-prepared is very helpful. And then in the context of plans and preparation, one step at a time and changes as needed.
This is a verse from the Psalms that has inspired me for years and years.
Wait on the LORD:
be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen thine heart:
wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psalm 27: 14
Daily writing prompt for June 4, 2023
Daily writing prompt
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.
spruce tree branches
by the windows
each day a painting
WestWard Quarterly Winter 2021
early June
new leaves on the branch
by my study window
and sometimes
a robin
June 3, 2023 Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin
another summer
art on the wall
by someone
long ago still
speaks to me
Scarlet Dragonfly Journal June 2022 issue
Poems in this post are by Ellen Grace Olinger.
Poems For Bulletin Boards 