Words coming to mind
Poetic wonders ignite—
A craftsman’s pen rolls
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Waking to aroma
What’s baking in the oven?
Fresh, delicious bread
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Walking to school each day
Forever uphill each way—
Looking for a ride
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From Matthew 11:28-29: “[Jesus says] Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
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Walking
With weariness
Life’s heavy burdens
Causing missteps and stumbles
Coming
With light
Our Lord shines
Trusting always in Him
Casting
Our burdens
Upon His shoulders
Jesus will sustain us
Gentle
In spirit
Humble in heart
He will deliver us
Righteous
Reigning above
Immovable spirit
Lessens our taxing burdens
Jesus
Sending protection
The Good Shepherd
Caring for His flock
Sin
Washed away
By Christ’s blood
Our burdens grow lighter
Accepting
His Salvation
Following Jesus Christ
Our Lord and Savior
Patiently
Jesus waits
We come forward
Bearing one another’s burdens
Praying
With devotion
For one another
Reborn again through Christ
Christ
We believe
Follow God’s Son
Victory over our sins
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From Psalm 55:22: “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.”
Our Lord and Savior
Scorned and cast as a loser—
Witness empty tomb!
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Prayer time at school
Meeting outside at flagpole—
Sharing God’s blessings
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Church bells ring with joy
Calling all to worship as one—
Praise God Almighty
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Welcome to another edition of Monday Memories. This poem was originally written in January, 2019. This version has been updated and edited, but it still tells the same story through poetry.
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A tardy, spring snowstorm assaults the grassy range
It provides a local rancher with extra work and pain
A newborn calf has lost her way in the heavy snow
She needs to be found soon before the wind blows
A solitary cowboy proceeds into the storm on his horse
He prepares to track down the stray calf in due course
An oversized winter coat protects him from the bitter cold
He pulls down a worn, black hat and looks ready and bold
The horse stands majestic and obeys each command
He and the cowboy will tackle the work hand in hand
The courageous pair rides together into the nasty storm
Both will be tested to rescue the lonely calf before morn
The snowflakes thankfully hesitate for a moment or two
Now the cowboy follows the calf’s tracks, totally in view
The stout horse plows through the snow so white
The lost calf may soon be discovered in their sight
The frightened calf huddles near a sheltering Ponderosa pine
She appears weak, cold, exhausted, and running out of time
The cowboy gathers the bawling calf in his brawny arms
He places her on the front of his saddle, away from harm
The threesome struggle to reach a much warmer place
Everyone looks forward to warm nourishment to taste
They journey to the ranch as quickly as possible
The loss of a vigorous calf is no longer probable
The cowboy dismounts and allows the calf to sprint free
She hurries to her waiting mother who is pleased to see
Mother and daughter stand together, united at long last
The calf nurses and sucks nourishment amazingly fast
The trusty and faithful horse is now saddle free
He devours extra oats with tasty hay with glee
The range’s guardian has returned home safe and sound
He finds his anxious wife and son, who no longer frown
The family of three feel graciously loved and blessed
The faithful shepherd has returned from a stern test
From Isaiah 40:31: “But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
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Preparing the way of our Holy Lord
Our God brings His comfort toward
His sovereignty reigns over all
From the mountains ever tall
To the fertile valleys below
His Word, permanently full
God’s Word levels life’s bumpy road
Smoothing rough patches, He molds
When the Lord speaks, change comes
His creation sings praises of welcome
Seasons arrive and fade away each year
God’s Word stands forever, without fear
Coming with His outstretched, mighty hands
God nourishes His flock across all the lands
We taste the sweetness, without strife
Forever, He delivers His Bread of Life
God’s comforting arms lovingly gather all
His rod and staff bring a comforting call
As a shepherd, He protects like none other
Caring for His lambs, better than a mother
His glory stretches endlessly across the heavens
Covering the earth with His manna, unleavened
Calling out each person by his or her name
God’s endless love covers us all the same
Our Lord never grows impatient, weary, or tired
His Word proclaims all eternity, never to expire
Rising on wings of eagles, nothing less
Sending new strength to the powerless
Delivering real power to the faint, indeed
Bringing tender comfort to those in need
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Summer leaves early
Autumn arrives with fanfare—
Glorious colors
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Meeting years ago
Time shared with one’s special mate—
Love for a lifetime
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Quiet days and nights
Feeling lost and forgotten—
Taken for granted
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From John 1.1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Before earth ever existed, God was here
There is only one God, He has no peers
Out of nothing— absolute darkness, vacant, and cold
God reaches out with His Word, astounding and bold
Remaining distinct from His eternal creation
God’s handiwork brings proud, lasting elation
God constructs with a purpose, the Heavens declare
His glory reveals absolute knowledge, nothing spared
Our sovereign, Holy God creates it all
Later, man will take a backwards fall
Creation arrives through God’s Holy prose
“Let there be”—He continues to propose
The Holy Trinity, God declares as Three in One
Faithful spirit sits beside God’s redeeming Son
Designing visible and invisible, God reigns here
The heavens and earth watch as God stays near
Working for six days, all appears good, very good
God feels proud of what He’s done, and He should
Following His purpose, His knowledge leads the way
The Glory of God creates with a Holy plan each day
God stands as author, at the center of reality
Without God, chaotic darkness makes a place
God’s people enjoy a bursting, creative taste
Worshipping God’s creation for all of eternity
From pastor John Piper: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.”
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Sidewalk traveling
Leaves pile higher and higher—
Feet sweep them away
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Autumn arrives now
Silently, fluttering leaves—
Memories gather
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Rain-filled day arrives
Autumn’s colors descending—
Empty, barren trees
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Here is the updated and edited poem, originally written in October, 2018, during the very first month of Big Sky Buckeye’s blog. While I have never owned a Mustang, I enjoyed the pleasure of driving one as a rental car a few years ago.
The Ford Mustang is a classic, matchless car
It is well-known around the world near and far
Designed with a fleet, sleek, and distinctive frame
Its final destiny will be to drive to the Hall of Fame
The ’65 convertible is a huge favorite of mine
It fills my special memories from time to time
Lee Iococca is the inspiration behind its creation
His pony car creates a newly crowned sensation
Collectors love this car with its vintage look
For many drivers enjoy the swiftness it took
Midnight blue, ruby red, and powerful black
Identify but a few of its sporty colors to track
Chevy produces the Camaro to challenge Ford’s power
Only to see the Mustang make a major film that towers
Steve McQueen drives his ’68 Bullitt in a famous chase
The spectacular scenes tantalize many fans with a taste
Endless generations worship this untamed beast
Driving the Mustang is sure to be a fulfilling feast
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From 2 Peter 3:8-10, 13: “But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done will be disclosed. But, in accordance with His promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.”
Bringing hope to Abraham to witness and see
Blessings arrive from His Holy Father above
Abraham’s hopes soaking up spirit, only for thee
“So numerous shall your descendants be” with love
Rejoicing in hope, while persevering in prayer
Marks of a true Christian, travel through hope
Being patient with suffering, God does care
Allowing His Word to appear on our radar scope
Christ’s Resurrection delivers hope, so rich
Without hope, all feeling shamed and pitied
Setting our hope on Christ, forever a cinch
Living for Christ’s Glory, every town and city
All called to Christ, as the early Christians were
Teaching from the Apostles, encouraging our faith
We are all gathered by Christ, this is for sure
Inheriting a glorious-filled hope, step up to taste
Remaining forever steadfast in faith and love
Hope travels by way of Jesus Christ’s Salvation
Accepting Jesus as Savior, He reigns from above
The hope of His glory, will be our eternal station
With unwavering hope, encourage one another
Delivering a Resurrection, a living hope awaits
God is pure, Christ is pure—like none other
Hoping in Christ; enriching, enduring faith
Hope and joy will witness Christ’s coming
A cunning Satan cannot block the way
Waiting with hope, the angels drumming
Christ’s final promise will come some day
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