my large print Bible
rests on the Thanksgiving tray
the bread of life
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late November
sun fills a glass
for a time
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John 6: 35 (KJV): And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger: and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
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Credits for poems by Ellen Grace Olinger:
“my large print Bible” was published in Time Of Singing (TOS), Fall 2016; and “late November” was published in TOS, Fall 2013.
Photo by Karl
H ard work
A nd hope
R ealized, and
V ery grateful
E ternally, with
S ongs
T o sing
Poem and letters: Ellen Grace Olinger
Frame: wpclipart.com
I rediscovered acrostics when I began blogging some time ago.
We began Poems From Oostburg, Wisconsin, our first site, in December 2009. I am so grateful for this way to create and share – for your kindness and support.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. Psalm 126: 5-6 (KJV)
Thanksgiving Complete
Father, I wish to praise You for the whole
of life. Besides these blessings obvious
and bright with benediction for the soul;
beyond intangibles that comfort us
when doubters cower under circumstance
and faithless people cast all hope on wealth;
even before the graces that advance
our comfort, pleasure, family and health,
I would give thanks for pain, displeasure, fear,
reversals that avoid the cul-de-sac
of pride, anxieties, and every tear
that draws me near through prejudice or lack
to Your forgiveness. Surely all is good
that leads me into doing what I should.
Charles A. Waugaman (1932 – 2010)
WITHIN The Circle Of Seasons
Poems by Charles A. Waugaman
Elin Grace Publishing
ISBN 0-9729848-1-X
2003, Author Copyright
All Rights Reserved
Photo by Ellen Grace Olinger
my large print Bible
rests on the Thanksgiving tray
the bread of life
John 6: 35 (KJV): And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger: and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
* * *
The picture is from wpclipart.
clear night sky
with stars
and peace
in my heart
wonder too . . .
praying the Psalms . . .
other times and places
cross my mind
and I am blessed
by God’s love
and care
once again
The picture is courtesy of wpclipart.
