Bible on my shelf
a ribbon holds my place
in the Psalms
older now
used books settle
in their new home
new space
on a few shelves
donated books
“older now” was published in All the Way Home: Aging in Haiku (2019). Edited by Robert Epstein. Middle Island Press, West Union, WV.
Ellen Grace Olinger
I love the LORD,
because he hath heard
my voice and
my supplications.
Psalm 116: 1
That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,
and tell of all thy wondrous works.
Psalm 26: 7
far from perfect
and in need of grace
we found our way
to unconditional love
Ellen Grace Olinger
I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people:
and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
Psalm 108: 3
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From the rising of the sun
unto the going down of the same
the LORD’s name is to be praised.
Psalm 113: 3
Wait on the LORD:
be of good courage,
and he shall strengthen thine heart:
wait, I say, on the LORD.
Psalm 27: 14
What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee.
Psalm 56: 3
Small steps, careful plans, progress over time
Poems From Psalms And Nature 