Big Sky Buckeye

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Morning’s Delight

Posted on April 28, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Central Ohio’s Walnut Woods Metro Park is located a short drive from my home. I frequently walk the park, and a recent one inspires this poem. Enjoy these photos taken back in April, 2019.

**Sunrise greets another morning walk.**

Alarm clock spurring

Nature park invites

Sweet song birds stirring

This morning’s delight

Sunrise opens sky

Clouds sliding away

Welcomes this Buckeye

Creation’s ballet

Quiet moments smile

Spirit walks each trail

Partner with each mile

Fresh air to inhale

Life’s cherished highlights

Blessed start to day

Nature’s revered sights

Moments filled with play

Joyful heart, rejoice

Walk comes to its end

Creation’s brisk voice

Morning’s steady friend

**Tranquil spring morning along Walnut Creek.**

John O’Callaghan Quotes

Posted on April 28, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Never ignore someone who loves you and cares about you. ‘Cause one day you may realize you lost the moon while counting stars.

Starting right now, attempt to live as if you have no regrets.

Morning’s Promise

Posted on April 27, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Lamentations 3:22-23 : “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Spiritual sunrise

Grief stricken for three days

Tomb open and empty

God fulfills Word, ablaze

All of creation sings

Rejoice in faith’s Good News

Risen Christ conquers death

God rejects evil’s ruse

Morning’s promise brings truth

Resurrection affirms

Prophetic Scripture scenes

God shares love, grace confirms

From darkness, world bends knees

Redemption offers peace

Savior pays debts in full

God ensures life’s new lease

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From Psalm 105:4-5: “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually. Remember the wonderful works He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He has uttered.”

Poetic Diversions (Haiku Series #175)

Posted on April 26, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Mistaken Address

Wrong hat, no service

Walking into McDonalds—

Crown from Burger King

Breathtaking Rides

To the moon and back

NASA’s Apollo missions—

Best carpool ever

Newest Passion

Mexican foodfest

Robot-created tacos—

Savor high-tech food

Monday Memories: Embracing Our Golden Years

Posted on April 25, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 16:31: “Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life.”

man in green winter jacket holding a brown book

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Watching television, what is so wrong?

Proclaiming vitality, glowing youth

Idolizing outward beauty and more

Turning down the chatter, looking for truth

Savoring this life’s fertile, golden years

Knocking at the door, God’s Word always clear

Finding our inner beauty, filled with love

Embracing the later years, without fear

Assuring us of our Lord’s divine plan

Receiving far more than we can afford

Propelling us forward, with Jesus near

Guiding our daily walk, by His accord

Gaining beauty from our relationships

Discovering family love each day

Restoring our energy with these gifts

Growing closer to our Lord as we pray

Sharing our wisdom and experience

Bringing opportunities, we also grow

Living as role models in God’s spirit

Opening new pages, as blessings flow

photo of woman showing her cellphone to her grandmother

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From American pastor, Harry Emerson Fosdick: “It is magnificent to grow old, if one keeps young.”

Divine Wisdom

Posted on April 24, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 2:6: “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

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With every sunrise

Creator opens hands

Sharing His Holy Word

Divine wisdom makes plans

With every morning

Creation showers thee

Reaching out to accept

Divine wisdom, life’s key

With every challenge

Creator molds and shapes

Treasuring righteousness

Divine wisdom’s landscape

With every moment

Creation never waits

Speaking with blessed grace

Divine wisdom dictates

With every journey

Creator shares new dawn

Lighting each faithful path

Divine wisdom shines on

With every sunset

Creation never rests

Guarding paths of justice

Divine wisdom invests

From Proverbs 2:10: “For wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.”

Life’s Flame

Posted on April 23, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.”

Giving thanks to our Lord

Praising His divine name

Witnessing steadfast love

Faithfulness sparks life’s flame

Growing old, bearing fruit

Believing in sharing

Abiding in Jesus

Youthful spirit caring

Trusting wholly in God

Reaping harvest of gifts

Walking always with Him

Mindset shall never drift

Flourishing in His light

Listening to His Word

Shaping fresh attitude

Beatitudes now heard

Growing every day

Feeling spirit at work

Hearing positive vibes

Life follows God’s framework

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From Psalm 92:14-15: “In old age they still produce fruit; they are always green and full of sap, showing that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”

Timeless Blessings (Elfchen Series #97)

Posted on April 22, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Mercy

Affirmation

Risen Christ

Faithfulness now rewarded

Praises sing with hope

Hallelujah!

Love

Relationship

With Almighty

Grace and peace

Lord’s Alpha and Omega

Jesus!

Faith

Shepherd

Earnestly searching

Each lose sheep

Inspired by Lord’s love

Rejoice!

Riding Cowboy’s Range

Posted on April 21, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Searching far and wide

Encircling landscape

Riding each morning

Cowboy’s day takes shape

Working ‘til sunset

Riding saddleback

Fulfilling life’s dream

Cowboy’s tasks unpack

Tracking each stray steer

Bringing safely back

Riding in cold rain

Cowboy’s small payback

Earning little pay

Tasting land’s treasures

Riding hard saddle

Cowboy’s few pleasures

Living with toughness

Facing shortcomings

Riding treeless range

Cowboy’s homecoming

Holding Us Together

Posted on April 20, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 25:4-5: “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.”

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Looking to God above

Reading His Holy Book

Holding us together

Opening life’s guidebook

Witnessing Father’s hands

Creating and molding

Holding us together

Seeing lives unfolding

Abiding in Lord’s faith

Building each step with trust

Holding us together

Escaping evil’s lust

Searching for God’s footprints

Discovering His love

Holding us together

Finding mercy above

Praying to our Father

Knowing He always hears

Holding us together

Overcoming heart’s fears

Following Lord’s teachings

Accepting divine grace

Holding us together

Leading to heaven’s place

From Psalm 25:20-21: “O guard my life, and deliver me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.”

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Mistaken Address

Breathtaking Rides

Newest Passion

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Mercy

Love

Faith

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