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Do you enjoy writing or reading poetry?  Most of the posts on Big Sky Buckeye are filled with poetry, but I also share short stories, photography, and a few surprises along the way.  You are invited to sit a spell and find something you like.  I enjoy sharing my curiosity through my writing.  You are welcome to like, comment, follow, share, or reblog a post.

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Today’s series of short poems bring out a theme of life’s daily breath in all that mankind experiences.  Each poem is crafted in the Japanese style of Haiku.  Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Living Footprints.

My writing is supplemented by maintaining an active journal, which gathers thoughts from my Bible reading as well as sampling other bloggers’ posts.  Daily entries found in From My Journal contain reflections about faith, life, and community for May 5.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on May 5 which features inspiration from the words of American speed skater Bonnie Blair.  Her thoughts are filled with encouragement for anyone with aspirations of success.

Here’s my Baker’s Dozen, featuring 13 of my recent writings from the past couple of weeks.  Each post is linked to take you right to its location.  Other poems, short stories, and feature writings can be found in the archives (found at the top of the page), which will be updated frequently with past selections.  Enjoy!

Feeling Young

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Landscape embraces warmth

Whispering from above

Fabric of spring descends

Sharing Creator’s love

 

Winter’s cold fades away

Transforming earth’s outlook

Tender grass comes alive

Following spring’s guidebook

 

Memories feeling young

Uncovering cherished prize

Charm awakens with peace

Filling morning’s blue skies

 

Today meets tomorrow

Nurturing every thirst

Breath of hope replenished

Witnessing rain’s cloudburst

 

Spring’s timely arrival

Beholding each snapshot

Precious life now reborn

Finding nature’s soft spot

 

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From My Journal (5/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The deeper the darkness ahead looks, the greater our trust clings to the precious peace found in life.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 7)

Herbie Hancock Quotes

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Forget about trying to compete with someone else.  Create your own pathway.  Create your own new vision.

Life is not about finding our limitations, it’s about finding our infinity.

Herbie Hancock (born 1940) is a composer, pianist, bandleader, and jazz icon.  His music has crossed over into several genres:  jazz, R&B, pop, hip-hop, and dance.

Living Footprints (Haiku Series #373)

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Energized Pen

Morning’s rising sun

Creating poetic verse—

Filled with light’s moments

Identified Rendezvous

Vacation planning

Thinking very, very big—

Dreaming of Paris

Supercharged Mindset

Daring bike rider

Showing off his racing skills—

Grandparents marvel

From My Journal (5/5)

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Through family, we can leave a small footprint as our legacy.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 5)

Bonnie Blair Quotes

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Winning doesn’t always mean being first.  Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve done before.

Four key words–helped make my dreams come true.  They are:  dedication, balance, risk, and love.

Bonnie Blair (born 1964) was an American speed skater.  She competed in four Winter Olympics where she won five gold medals and one bronze medal.

Heaven Bound

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From Nehemiah 9:6:  “And Ezra said, ‘You are the Lord, You alone; You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them.  To all of them You give life, and the host of heaven worships You.'”

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Viewing Calvary’s cross

Harboring Savior’s blood

Marking enemy’s loss

Springing forth, mercy’s bud

 

Filling lungs with praises

Singing to most high God

Tasting life He raises

Witnessing grace now thawed

 

Making each joyful sound

Worshipping with gladness

Sending each, Heaven bound

Breathing without sadness

 

Traveling oceans deep

Guiding from heavens’ stars

Leading all wayward sheep

Knowing Christ never far

 

Entering Shepherd’s gate

Giving thanks in God’s name

Feeling sin’s empty weight

Trusting redemption’s claim

 

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From Psalm 100:1-2:  “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.  Serve the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.”

From My Journal (5/3)

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Filled with everlasting love, our Father in Heaven wants so much for each of His children to reach Eternity’s destination.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated May 3)

Saint Augustine Quote

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God thirsts to be thirsted after.

From Isaiah 58:11:  “The Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail.”