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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 poem reaches out to the turbulence that both nature and life bring our way.  As we navigate these challenges, we hope to find an episode of peace.  Thank you for stopping by, and you are encouraged to read more from Emotions.

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 April 7.

You are invited to read a quote, updated on April 7 which features inspiration from the words of American jurist William O. Douglas.  His thoughts reflect upon the truth found in freedom’s next step.

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!

Emotions

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Salty seas

Cascading moods

Some moments serene

Others rise, stormy brewed

 

Angry waves

Gathering tides

Timeless, rushing in

Next generation guides

 

Gloomy clouds

Hiding danger

Ships’ rock-filled graveyard

Guarded by new ranger

 

Fortunes change

Rescuing peace

Peril uncovered

Lighthouse opens eyepiece

 

Quiet light

Building up steam

Tranquility flows

Spirit redeems moonbeams

 

Emotions

Flowing away

Gentleness breathes

Illuminates this day

 

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This poem is inspired by the words of American poet, Martin Buxbaum (1912-1991):  “I have seen the sea when it is steady and wild, when it is quiet and serene; when it is dark and moody.  And in all its moods, I see myself.”

From My Journal (4/9)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Life’s answers will eventually come forth, but our patience may need to navigate through stormy waters.

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 April 9)

William O. Douglas Quotes

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The way to combat noxious ideas is with other ideas.  The way to combat falsehoods is with truth.

The right to be let alone is indeed the beginning of all freedom.

William O. Douglas (1898-1980) was an American jurist.  He served as an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1939-1975.

Spirit Awakens (Haiku Series #371)

Warmth

Radiant sunrise

Landscape springs forward with hope—

Goodbye winter blues

Life

Refreshing rebirth

Creation’s blessed treasures—

Spring’s salvation blooms

Transformation

Spring’s welcoming breath

Waking from winter’s slumber—

Freshened with color

From My Journal (4/7)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

A writer appreciates the timeless voice found in each rediscovered memory.

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 April 7)

Jules Verne Quotes

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Nature’s creative power is far beyond man’s instinct of destruction.  [Taken from Verne’s book, TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.]

Before all masters, necessity is the one most listened to, and who teaches the best.  [Taken from Verne’s book, THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND.]

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright.  Several of his novels became classics, and two of his finest works are listed in the quotes above.  His writings were highly skilled in their technical aspects, even though his vision was years ahead of his lifetime.

Ember of Hope

From Psalm 130:7-8:  “O Israel, hope in the Lord!  For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with Him is great power to redeem.  It is He who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.”

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Entering empty valley

Lifeless without form

Yet, ember of hope breathes

Escaping from every storm

 

Waiting to hear Father’s voice

In depths of despair

Hope filled with steadfast love

Praying for His divine care

 

Standing tall in His presence

Father’s promised grace

Tender morning rises

Redeeming hope to embrace

 

Fulfilling spirit of hope

Found in Father’s Son

His peace granted to man

Leaving all darkness, as One

 

Believing in risen Christ

Truth revealed at dawn

Resurrection breathes life

Sending hope, faith draws upon

 

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From Romans 8:10-11:  “But if Christ is in you, then the body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.  If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through His Spirit that dwells in you.”

From My Journal (4/5)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

There must be healing within before one can begin to rebuild life’s capacity.

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 April 5)

John Angell James Quote

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When the hand of faith opens to lay hold of Christ, it drops the sin it had grasped before.

From Isaiah 53:5:  “But He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon Him was the punishment that made us whole, and by His bruises we are healed.”

John Angell James (1785-1859) was an English pastor and Christian writer.