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 to the Big Sky.
Originally published December, 2020.
Big Sky Buckeye 
Gods creation is simply beautiful
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Amen. Eileen, I know how much you appreciate time spent in God’s creation.
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Beautiful tribute to your wonderful state! I love the adjective you used for the Rocky Mountains…chiseled. I can see God’s handiwork in each verse.
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Vickie, thank you for sharing the way “chiseled” worked in the poem. Indeed, evidence of our Creator’s handiwork is all around us.
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Your poem superbly expresses the beauty of Montana. I’ve heard many wonderful things about the state from a friend whose son now lives there. 🙂
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Nancy, thank you for sharing these thoughts. What you have heard is accurate. Of course, I have my own bias when it comes to the Big Sky Country. I grew up in Billings, but I was blessed to live and work in many regions of the state.
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You were very fortunate to work in Montana. 🙏🙏🙏
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Thank you for this meaningful description of your recent trip to Montana. Like Paul, you have captured in words the beauty of this state. He did so in his art, you do in yours. You can tell both of you have been there, experienced it and it’s always on your mind. Lovely photos.
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Kathy, I am humbled by your thoughts. Many like Paul and myself want to embrace another moment in our Creator’s world. The beauty of paintings and words offer a glimpse into Eternity. God’s peace.
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Your pictures and wonderful poem speak of the great beauty of this place. I have never been to Montana, but I feel God’s handiwork through your words!
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Susan, thank you for joining in this virtual visit to Montana through poetry and photos. Indeed, I feel God’s handiwork with every journey back to the Big Sky.
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Beautiful state!
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Indeed! Of course, I have a high degree of personal bias
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A good bias!
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I think it would be wonderful to visit Montana and see vast areas of nature unspiled by man
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Matt, I appreciate your response. While Montana now has over one million citizens, there are many areas left as our Creator intended.
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