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About bigskybuckeye

Born in the Big Sky Country of Montana and now living in the Buckeye State of Ohio, Richard is the creative mind behind Big Sky Buckeye. Retired after 40 years of teaching, I enjoy writing, photography, traveling, and following a healthy lifestyle.

Never Forsaken

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Life feels upside down

Angry with fists clenched

Barking back at God

You have forsaken me

 

Please, please my Lord

Don’t push me away

Heart fills with courage

Waiting for my God

 

Look around to witness

Patience comes to many

Those immersed in faith

Righteous saints never forsaken

 

God asks for perseverance

More to one’s life

Than just plain enduring

Bring me staying power

 

God is my stronghold

In times of distress

For those seeking him

God will never forsake

 

God always walks ahead

He was with Moses

He’ll be with you

Never to forsake you

 

Ask for God’s protection

Through faithful, fervent prayer

God’s justice will return

Never, ever be forsaken

 

Open hands, open arms

Looking up toward God

Submitting to my Lord

Never to be forsaken

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Edwin Hubbel Chapin Quote

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Neutral men are the devil’s allies.

From 1 Peter 5:8-9:  “Discipline yourselves, keep alert.  Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.  Resist him, steadfast in our faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.”

Haiku Series #12

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Special You

Only one of you

On a planet of many—

Yes, you are special!

 

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Family

God remains thoughtful

His creation of family—

Amazing grandchildren

 

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Life

Allow life to come

Sharper and better focused—

Slow down, now to see

Vacation Paradise

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Pete has been planning a well-deserved, solitary fishing trip for months.  His actual plans have remained a secret—especially from his nauseating cousin, Wilbur.

Wilbur always meddles in Pete’s affairs.  So much so, he even frightened away the love of Pete’s life.

Pete is ready to make his “secret” trip for some rest and relaxation.  He anticipates fantastic weather, superb fishing, and time all to himself.  Paradise awaits!

As Pete enters the lobby of the sleepy, little motel in a tiny, isolated town, he agonizingly hears, “Good Buddy!  How ya doin’ cousin Pete?”

Vacation paradise . . . Never!

 

Love’s Destiny

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Waking up early on a cold December day

Love fills a man’s heart with much to say

Driving for hours down a solitary highway

Love travels along in an encouraging way

 

Discovering ways, over the months, of staying close

Love opens up ways to correspond, making the most

Sending beautiful notes, cards, emails, and more

Love delivers its delightful words—ready to soar

Receiving a call at pre-arranged times

Love melts the distance, always fine

 

Pulling into the Bismarck airport, ticket in hand

Love boards an airplane, heading to a new land

Flying east through endless, friendly skies

Love reminisces with a smile, as time flies

Transferring to one more flight, halfway there

Love paints with color, adding magic and flair

 

Landing in Columbus, awakens anxious emotion

Love lights up, presenting its passionate devotion

Waiting for luggage, eyes intently searching wide

Love waits for a woman to appear from the side

Meeting at long last, up close and personal today

Love radiates between two souls, with lots to say

 

Loving each other, despite the great distance

Love creates a spark, more than an instance

Witnessing love through God’s guiding hands

Love finds a way to a pair of wedding bands

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This story is true.  The love expressed between two people conquered the miles between Ohio and Montana.  Now you know the rest of the story.  My bride and I recently celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. 

Music Comes Alive

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Country music fans assemble at the “Shoe”

Sitting in Ohio Stadium offers quite a view

Buckeye Country Superfest fills the place

Hungering for “Country”—ready to taste

 

Football won’t be on the agenda this Saturday

Filling the Horseshoe with music and fun today

Pleasurable, comfortable June weather arrives

Assuring five performers will sing, full and alive

 

Raelynn, Midland, and Chris Janson arrive here

Adding their unique music for everyone to hear

Blake Shelton and George Strait close out the night

Singing memorable hits under the stars, what a sight

 

Aspiring, fresh talent Raelynn launches the show

Sharing her lovely voice, with music ready to go

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Midland’s Texas honky-tonk excites the crowd

Harmonizing and powerful performers—Wow!

Their astounding ability to entertain and sing

Recognizing this trio possess talent to bring

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Rising star Chris Janson comes out on the stage

Energizing, bold music thrills people of any age

He humbling witnesses about his rich Christian faith

Gathering his incredible voice, what music he makes

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The evening definitely isn’t ready to stop, not at all

Waiting in the wings, the biggest talents stand tall

 

Blake Shelton performs an array of hit after hit

Pumping up the crowd to a frenzy, few ever sit

He turns the stadium into a church with “God’s Country”

Blessing an audience in the middle of Buckeye Country

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Blake prepares the gathering for the “real” King

Walking out now, George Strait steps up to sing

 

The King of Country Music sings to everyone

Witnessing his classic tunes is so much fun

His band “Ace in the Hole” adds to the grand night

George sings “Amarillo by Morning” . . . Goodnight!

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