God’s creation under the Big Sky
Treasured landscape covers this vast land
Immense prairies flow into mountains
Few places on earth looking this grand
Rugged backbone of the continent
Chiseled spine of the Rocky Mountains
Stray mountain ranges dotting the plains
Cascading streams flowing as fountains
Three distinct rivers form its headwaters
Mighty, boundless Missouri River
Eastward, collecting the Yellowstone
Precious mountain rains move downriver
White-tail and mule deer camp in thickets
Pronghorns graze in the midst of grasslands
Mountain valleys gather elk and bears
Ducks and geese pilot into wetlands
Frequently titled the Treasure State
Montana shines under its Big Sky
People flocking to witness its gems
You just might meet a Buckeye nearby
I could probably write something about my native state of Montana every day. It will always be a very special place to me. Watch out, you just might run into a Buckeye returning the the Big Sky.
From your poem I can see why you like it there so much! 🙂
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Thanks Susan. I appreciate that you notice my love of my native state. God’s peace!
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I’ll be on the lookout for a Buckeye … and will welcome you back to our little piece of Heaven on Earth! ❤ That picture was taken just a few minutes from our house!! ❤ Lovely, indeed!! Your poem says it all.
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Jan, I appreciate you identifying the photo. I knew it was taken near your home, but I needed to confirm. The drive from Norris to Ennis is a beautiful one!
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Yes, we just made that drive. Lovely, indeed. And then we went to Cameron and enjoyed the ride to/from there. I love that Madison Range when it is snow covered!
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A very beautiful landscape.
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Leola, I appreciate your kind words. It is a blessing to write and photograph about Montana . . . under the Big Sky.
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Big Sky indeed. I love when the sky can be seen for miles and miles because they are no buildings to block the view.
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That’s a lovely landscape and a beautiful tribute!
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Diana, I appreciate your kind words. I enjoy sharing my Montana photography with poetic verse. Peace and blessings to you this week!
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I know I’m late with the reply, but thank you, and same to you, my friend!
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Would love to visit Montana some day
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Jim, I hope you will be able to visit Montana . . . the Last Best Place.
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One day!
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