Hurrying along
The day’s rate race continues—
Stop for a moment . . . breathe!
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Life’s sufferings come
Produce lasting endurance—
Building character
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Keep taking on life
Despite its intense trials—
One step at a time
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God doesn’t camouflage the old; He restores the new. the Master Builder will pull out the original plan and restore it. He will restore the vigor. He will restore the energy. He will restore the hope. He will restore the soul.
From Philippians 2:12-13: “Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”
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Moving along the trail, sweat runs down my back
Suddenly . . . both feet hastily stop in their tracks
Mother deer and fawn walk into my view
My eyes check the scene for any clues
The pair ventures cautiously across
Deserting another doe, feeling lost
My body stands rigid, still, and tall
Not intending to panic them at all
Mother steps back, standing quietly still
Starring back, I am amazed at this thrill
Her young fawn follows with a few steps
Looking to mother for guidance, you bet
Feeling the pleasure of stopping to watch
These two deer pause . . . I feel caught
Time stands still for a few seconds longer
My eyes survey with an inquisitive hunger
Alas, my camera didn’t make this walk
Now, only this writer’s verses will talk
Prudently, the vigilant doe keeps an eye on me
Protecting her fawn from any danger she sees
The two deer meander back into the woods
Probably glad to be done with me for good
This moment in time creates delicious prose
Not often do deer pause briefly, just to pose
The mother proves to be a cautious lookout
When she and her timid fawn wander about
Dear readers, have you experienced any encounters with deer or other wild animals. You are invited to share your experiences with a comment. I look forward to reading and replying back.
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There is no need to fear the decisions of life when you know Jesus Christ, for His name is Counselor.
From James 1:8: “An indecisive man is unstable in all his ways.”
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His warrior image endures over the years
Witnessing a proud life, without any fears
His Native American culture continues to live on
Keeping rich and spiritual memories, never gone
Life’s simple ways will always shine bright
Displaying warrior bravery at every sight
Man and horse unite together as one
Riding his pony into the setting sun
Fierce in battle, defending his vast land
Adding to his legend, he does all he can
Younger men look up to him and follow in battle
Counting coup, his bravery becomes his mantel
This storied warrior transitions to an old man
Looking back proudly, honoring his last stand
His weathered face reveals a mighty, brave past
Lighting up eyes, with proud memories that last
The buffalo have disappeared for good
Ending a way of life, once proudly stood
Many of the old traditions are now gone
Reliving them through legend and song
The old warrior passes down past tribal history
Teaching a new generation, his ancient journey
The warrior no longer meets foes in battle today
Remembering his legacy, forever proud to say
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Montana is home to seven Native American reservations: Flathead, Blackfeet, Crow, Cheyenne, Fort Peck, Rocky Boy, and Fort Belknap. Across the United States, these proud people make up a “quiet” minority, often forgotten in the mainstream of the American way of life. Here are two previously published poems about Native Americans:
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There comes a time when we simply have to face the challenges in our lives and stop backing down.
From Psalm 34:4: “I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears.”
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