S ilence
E nlivens
A nd
S olitude
O pens
N ew thoughts
To everything there is a season,
and a time to every purpose
under the heaven . . .
Ecclesiastes 3: 1 (KJV)
SEASON is one of the poems from Quiet Christmas Poetry, which is both a site and a large print chapbook.
Photo by Karl from our archives
Icon, image,
Portrait,
Scope.
Substance, promise,
Mirror,
Hope.
Christ holds Love,
Peace, for
All.
Earth, universe,
Palace,
Stall.
The painting and poem are by Charles A. Waugaman (1932 – 2010), from a Christmas card he sent years ago. The date on his card is November 5, 2002.
His poem was published by Time Of Singing, A Journal Of Christian Poetry. Winter 2006/2007.
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far from perfect
and in need of grace
we found our way
to unconditional love
far from perfect – February 20, 2020
Ellen Grace Olinger
From The Psalms 2020 Series
short poem – April 13, 2020
turning the vase
of flowers
learning
there are
more roses
Published in Bell’s Letters Poet.
I Remember – April 14, 2020
A journal poem – “a flower from the yard.”
Images are courtesy of wpclipart.
Psalm 122, photos and poems – June 23, 2020
Peace be within thy walls,
and prosperity within thy palaces.
For my brethren and companions’ sakes,
I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Because of the house of the LORD our God,
I will seek thy good.
Psalm 122: 7 – 9
roses in the sun – June 24, 2020
roses in the sun
some ending
some beginning
and some in full bloom
good to grow older
Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin – August 2012
All the Way Home: Aging in Haiku, 2019
Edited by Robert Epstein
Middle Island Press
West Union, WV
Orange and Pink Roses by Ida Waugh, courtesy of Reusable Art.
Psalm 148 – July 22, 2020
Praise ye the LORD.
Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
Psalm 148: 1
Copyright Free Rose Image is courtesy of Reusable Art.
Poems are by Ellen Grace Olinger.
2020 Blog Collage Posts
The Psalms 2020 Series: Blog Collage One
The Psalms 2020 Series: Blog Collage Two
Blog Collage Three: Garden Photos
Blog Collage Four: Iris Inspiration
Blog Collage Five: Art and History
Blog Collage Seven: Designs and Found Art
Thank you and take good care.
Photo by Karl
December 25, 2018
And the Word
was made flesh
and dwelt among us . . .
John 1: 14a (KJV)
This week I also read the Christmas story in Matthew and Luke. A great blessing, and to also refresh my memory about the history and all the characters in the story. So often I am reading my Bible, and then am inspired to write a post.
These two paintings are by Monet, and courtesy of wpclipart.
Blessings,
Ellen Grace Olinger
My mother’s passing was in 2004. Life was not always easy for my parents, and yet when I think of them, I think of unconditional love. Poetry is memoir for me. This is a favorite poem. I no longer drive this route, yet memories are as vivid as yesterday. I took the photo this year.
through the Light
of Christmas
I found my way
home
from a hospital
and nursing home
through city and
small town
Main Streets
their streetlamps
with holiday lights
as my mother
was on her way
Home
the time we shared
and still share
Ellen Grace Olinger
