early morning time
to read in my study
green leaves in sun

early morning time
to read in my study
green leaves in sun
I began My Best Short Nature Poems in June 2012.
early June sunrise
new growth on trees
in the gardens
June 5, 2023 My Best Short Nature Poems
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
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.
dragonfly rests
for a moment
on the tree branch
long enough for me
to see each wing
Published first in July 2013 at Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin, and first here in June 2014.
books on the shelf
supported by each other
kindness of friends
I have had many jobs, over many years. Examples are working at a bakery in high school, and at a restaurant in college. Teacher and professor in education. Family caregiver. Volunteer work at church and at a nursing home.
I served as a volunteer in education for a few years at The Haiku Foundation, and helped begin The Haiku Foundation Education Resources. We wrote many lesson plans. Jim Kacian is the editor for this work.
And now I am grateful to be here. Thank you.