afternoon sun

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 ~ Ellen Grace Olinger

Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin

afternoon sun
fills the lamp
on a file cabinet

my study
where I have
read and prayed
through many years

I may read
from a book read
during a difficult time
and now years
have gone by

and I read again
with gratitude
and hope for today
and tomorrow

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2021 Series at Poems From Psalms And Nature

May 4, 2021 ~ Ellen Grace Olinger

At Poems From Psalms And Nature, I began a new series on the theme of Mercy and Gratitude, which will feature my poems inspired by thrift stores, with links to the store sites. And creative notes in general.

Today’s post is Poetry Book by Madeleine L’Engle, which also lists the posts so far in the series.

We live in Wisconsin – the Midwest, USA. And I buy used books from other places online, as well as places in our area. So many good deeds, and books are shared with more people. Wonderful.

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time with a book

May 3, 2021 ~ Ellen Grace Olinger

time with a book
needed rain falls
on the gardens . . .
quiet and I hear
the sound of a train

You may be interested to visit Pinyon Publishing, where I ordered A Listening Life by Tracy Balzer.

Creative Reading Note: Tracy Balzer

May 2, 2021 ~ Ellen Grace Olinger

I am rereading A Listening Life, by Tracy Balzer (2011, Pinyon Publishing). Sometimes I may read through a book, and then later read paragraphs aloud, and stay with a page or two for a time.

Tracy Balzer “carry some quiet around” is the author’s site.

Welcoming Hope: Poems for those in need

April 7, 2021 ~ Ellen Grace Olinger

Welcoming Hope: Poems for those in need is a book that we published with Time of Singing poetry journal. I reread the book recently, and the poems are strong and timeless.

Lora Homan Zill and I served as the Editors. Charles A. Waugaman was the Art Editor and Illustrator.

The book includes poems by many poets. With the universal themes of faith and hope, the book continues to be a beautiful work of art.

The book can be ordered from The Blue Collar Artist Time of Singing. All proceeds benefit Time of Singing. You can also learn more about Time of Singing “quarterly Christian poetry journal from Wind & Water Press.”