beautiful with

As with Modern Haiku, I learned of Time of Singing from a Poet’s Market book years ago. Charles was editor of Time Of Singing at that time, and published my haiku and other poems. Grateful to all.

sun on a vase

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 ~ Ellen Grace Olinger

sun on a vase
from my mother’s home
in the room where I write
she often asked,
“Are you writing?”

I wrote and posted this poem yesterday, with a different photo, at my primary site, Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin. And I enjoyed some time at the WordPress.com free photo library.

flowers and leaves

June 15, 2020 ~ Ellen Grace Olinger

flowers and leaves
in light wind
and sun . . .
new beginnings
at any age

My pace is slower now, older now. Some life chapters are well in the past, and yet creativity renews, with care and time. I have known an academic career in education, chronic illness, caregiving, volunteer work, and the history we all share. Grateful.

By God’s grace, and help from many people, my art grows through difficult times. I look for beauty every day. And some days I simply need to rest. My goal with my blogs is to offer hope. Thank you. Ellen Grace Olinger