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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 are crafted in the Japanese-inspired style of Haiku.  The theme reflects upon the interaction of nature with life.  Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Elements of Persuasion.

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 March 24.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on March 24 which features inspiration from the words of American professor Mason Cooley.  His reflections offer a unique style of expression.

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!

Flowing with Tears

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As children

Playing board games

Innocence sparkles

Without igniting flames

 

Daily joy

Nourishing trust

Every hour brightens

Happiness never rusts

 

World ignores

Destroying hope

Daylight now darkens

War viewed through every scope

 

Man’s nature

Mapping each clash

Nations torn apart

Battlefields burned to ash

 

Future doubts

Flowing with tears

Children’s hearts saddened

Tomorrow’s constant fears

 

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From My Journal (3/26)

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War never completely brings eternal peace as there is always another battlefield waiting in the wings.

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 March 26)

Frederick Douglass Quotes

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It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.

Liberty is meaningless where the right to utter one’s thoughts and opinions has ceased to exist.

Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) was an American social reformer, abolitionist, and statesman.  He used his influential voice during the early years of the civil rights movement for African-Americans.

Elements of Persuasion (Haiku Series #370)

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Patience

Darkness of morning

Massive thunderstorm gathers—

Waiting light of peace

Transition

Nighttime without joy

Storm’s anger now exhausted—

Brilliant sunrise

Answers

Today’s windy breath

Questions about tomorrow—

Navigating hope

From My Journal (3/24)

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Few things in life are as encouraging as Hope.

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 March 24)

Mason Cooley Quotes

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Every day begins with an act of courage and hope; getting out of bed.

Reality is the name we give to our disappointments.

Mason Cooley (1927-2002) was an American professor.  As an aphorist, he was known for his witty expressions, which articulated accepted truths about life.

Changes in Publishing Schedule

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Big Sky Buckeye has been growing since its inception back in October, 2018.  My enthusiasm for writing continues to fulfill the frequency of its posts.

Lately, I’ve been falling behind in keeping up with readers’ comments shared on my posts.  In addition, I want to devote more time for reading and commenting on other bloggers’ sites.  This interaction with readers and writers is essential for my own personal journey.

I have decided to make changes in the frequency of my daily posts.  Instead of posting each day, Big Sky Buckeye will feature posts on alternating days of each week.

This week’s posts will be published on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.  The following week’s posts will be published on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  This alternating bi-weekly schedule will continue in the coming weeks.

I appreciate each of you so very much.  God’s peace be with you all.

Through God’s Love

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From 1 John 4:9-10:  “God’s love was revealed among us in this way:  God sent His only Son into the world so that we might live through Him.  In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

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Lost in darkest wilderness

Uncertain where to turn

Truth’s light marked with God’s love

Finding hope’s blessed return

 

Sky above filling with light

Destiny of Christ’s gift

Assurance of God’s love

Trusting, no longer adrift

 

Every breath of Spirit’s grace

Heaven’s light to behold

Radiance of God’s love

Removing sinner’s blindfold

 

Together at Calvary

Who can be against man?

Forgiveness through God’s love

Knowing from where light began

 

Every heart redirected

Strengthened from faithful light

Steadfast stream of God’s love

Redeeming on mercy’s flight

 

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From Romans 5:3-5:  “And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.”

From My Journal (3/22)

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Christian faith is nurtured with the infinite love of God.

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 March 22)