TV land update
“Big Brother” resumes taping—
Renamed “Quarantined”
Monday morning class
Readin’, Ritin’, Rithmetic—
At home, nothing new!
Traveling back home
Nothing beats Mom’s home cooking—
Filled with warmest love
This faith-based poem was written in October, 2019, and it was inspired from reading James 1:22-24: “But be doers of the Word, and not merely hearers who deceive of themselves. For if any are hearers of the Word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like.”
Actions speak loudest for ourselves
Walking in a Christ-like manner
Be a doer of God’s Word
God builds with a benevolent hammer
God calls upon each of us
Acting in faithfulness each day
Be a doer of God’s way
He always knows what to say
Being responsible with life’s rewards
Witnessing God’s work on this earth
Be a doer of God’s Word
Docking our ship at God’s berth
Our blessed Lord sends His harvest
Leaving us with a bountiful taste
Be a doer of God’s Word
Listening with intent, never in haste
Reading the Holy Ten Commandments
God declares all that is good
Be a doer of God’s Word
Now following all that we should
From Luke 2:10-11: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”
Holy anticipation fills nightfall’s air
Preparing hearts, prophets’ promises fulfilled
Experiencing moments of boundless joy
Heavenly Father’s love, sharing grace to build
With life’s struggles, faith deepens in reflection
Celebrating the Messiah’s coming birth
Singing with host of angels, hearts fill with joy
Hope and peace, descending from heaven to earth
From above comes Immanuel, God with us
Lighting His way, never ceasing to cherish
Witnessing life’s true meaning, rejoice in joy
Love rekindles earth’s lamp, never to perish
Brightest stars illuminate earth’s darkest times
Fulfilling salvation’s journey, God’s love brings
Lighting Shepherd’s candle, delivering joy
Angelic hosannas, forever shall sing
From Philippians 4:4-5: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.”
From Proverbs 23:23: “Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.”
Philosophy breathes steady, faith’s living truths
Waiting with wisdom, long missing from our youth
Life’s daily chase may not be worth small treasure
Reading God’s Word, bringing life’s honest measure
Plan on giving more to others than ourselves
Blessing us with far more than dusty bookshelves
Jesus teaches us to treat others with love
Harnessing our Lord’s grace and peace from above
Trust lives as hope’s virtue, never to be lost
Securing it tightly, at ultimate cost
Our daily comfort zone brings false sense of peace
Rising up with Christ, offering life’s new lease
Failure teaches toughest lessons of living
Earning later success, praise with thanksgiving
Mankind’s world spins daily, filled with too much change
Praying to God, calms life with daily exchange
From James 1:17-18: “Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. In fulfillment of His own purpose He gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would become a kind of first fruits of His creatures.”
Timeout
Really listen
Taking the time
Appreciating each spoken word
Sincerity
Daily
Living as
Best person possible
Pay it forward with
Kindness
Compassion
Speaking softly
Helping others more
Expecting nothing in return
Understanding
Jesus wept, but He never complained.
From Philippians 2:14-15: “Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars in the world.”
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.
From Isaiah 61:10: “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God.”
Promised love, Holy Grace from God
Rejoice with glory to the Lord
His glad tidings unite our faith
Not forsaken, never ignored
Our Father’s Word offers new life
His caring hand touches each lamb
Rejoicing with Holy goodness
Everlasting joy, sweetest jam
Foundation of life, through our faith
Sharing the mantle of God’s love
Deliverance heals our spirit
God’s Glory, rejoicing above
Every breath exalts the Lord
Clothed in garments of salvation
Covered by robe of righteousness
Rejoice in Christ’s coronation
From Philippians 4:4-5: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.”
Hearing the Good News
Our Lord loves, feeds, and frees us—
Thine Kingdom will come
Our Father’s goodness
Springs from His living water—
Steadfast in His love
Bagpipes awaken
Playing of “Amazing Grace”—
Comforted by God
Thanks for the memories
For sunrises, spectacular and refreshing
Feeling God’s creation, always fetching
Let me witness one more, very soon
Thanks for the memories
For teaching for forty years, now gone
Being retired, yet singing a new song
Each day feels precious and engaging
Thanks for the memories
For daughters special and sweet
Always making this heart tweet
You make me smile every day
Thanks for the memories
For travels across this vast land
Witnessing God’s creative hand
I look forward to seeing more
Thanks for the memories
For seeing grandchildren grow up
Their blessings overflow my cup
How truly marvelous they are
Thanks for the memories
For nights watching films from years ago
Classic stories and acting, tied in a bow
Enjoying movies and popcorn at home
Thanks for the memories
For finding love before growing old
God’s promises come true and bold
Never say never to His amazing grace
Thanks for the memories
For writing poetry and sometimes more
Allowing my new passion to fly and soar
Thankful for wonderful readers like you
This poem’s theme is inspired by Bob Hope, one of America’s greatest entertainers. He excelled in vaudeville, Broadway shows, radio, film, and television. He may be best known for the many shows he did for American troops overseas. In 1938, Hope and Shirley Ross performed the song “Thanks for the Memory” in the film “The Big Broadcast of 1938.” Adapting lyrics in future years as needed, the song became Hope’s signature song whenever he performed. Here are a few lines from “Thanks for the Memory.” Enjoy!
Thanks for the memory
Of rainy afternoons, swingy Harlem tunes
Motor trips and burning lips and burning toast and prunes
How lovely it was
Thanks for the memory
Of candlelight and wine, castles on the Rhine
The Parthenon, and moments on the Hudson River line
How lovely it was
Many’s the time that we feasted
And many’s the time that we fasted
Oh well, it was swell while it lasted
We did have fun, and no harm done
So thanks for the memory
Of crap games on the floor, nights in Singapore
You might have been a headache, but you never were a bore
I thank you so much
Big Sky Buckeye 