how still
the winter landscape
I whisper the Psalms
how still
grey morning
grey morning
February settles here
for a time
February light
February light
on the trees
easy to imagine
their new growth
in spring
Winter Poems
snowflakes
floating in the air
separate
together
artists
across places
and time
snow in the fields
and resting on branches
winter in Wisconsin
the faith of birds
trusting in seed
under snow
snow on the branch
where birds visit
in spring
I begin again
with Psalm One
a snowflake falls
then another
each a work of art
And he shall be like a tree
planted by the rivers of water,
that bringeth forth his fruit in his season:
his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psalm 1: 3 (KJV)
“snowflakes” is from Quiet Christmas Poetry.
“the faith of birds” was published first in SMILE, a large print journal that was edited/published by Joyce M. Johnson.
reading poetry
What do you enjoy doing most in your leisure time?
Daily writing prompt
reading poetry
from another time
the newness
of another cycle
of seasons
Ellen Grace Olinger
February 2013 and January 2023
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Old Books
Where can you reduce clutter in your life?
Daily Prompt
I have old books from my mother’s home. More than I can read, and I hope to donate some to a thrift store for others to read, or perhaps use in collage projects.
Not now, in winter. Maybe they will be an Easter gift. They are not “clutter” but perhaps good to share.
In terms of reducing clutter, I have found it helpful to work a little at a time. This morning, after work in the kitchen, I thought:
morning work
for a few moments
everything in place
Daily Prompt – Monday, January 16, 2023
In what ways do you communicate online?
Daily Prompt
I am grateful for our blogs with WordPress.com. Soon I will be creating new posts for Easter And Spring Poetry.
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