where once
I mourned
irises
I wrote this haiku some time ago. The gardens were a great comfort after my mother’s passing (2004). And they continue to inspire and offer images of hope.
In honor of Memorial Day 2020, Karl and I are now members of the Wisconsin Historical Society. I note their work about COVID-19: BIG history is happening.
O sing unto the LORD a new song:
sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Psalm 96: 1
predawn and watching
the sky grow light
gift of another day
to read and write
pink clouds
over Lake Michigan
as I listen to old hymns
my heart gathers peace
for this day
more colors of blue
in Lake Michigan
than I can name
the wonder of always learning
dreaming new dreams
June 2018
Pelicans were here May 2019. These two photos are by Karl.
Ellen Grace Olinger
May garden
daffodils bloom
through the night
As you know, yesterday we reached Psalm 75. There are 150 Psalms. I am going to take some time – perhaps a few days – and reread the posts in this series so far. Thank you so much for your support.
Karl took these beautiful new photos of our daffodils in the yard.
sunlight in my study
praying the Psalms
on a Sunday afternoon
Ellen Grace Olinger
peaceful morning
a prayer from childhood
still with me
The Sheboygan River
Kiwanis Park
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
August 22, 2018
Photos by Karl
Ellen Grace Olinger
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
Psalm 40: 1 – 3
Snowdrops
Garden Journal
April 8, 2020
Photo by Karl
