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Monday Memories: Buckeye Football Fans

Posted on September 2, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

Here is another installment of Monday Memories. This poem was first published back in October during the middle of the college football season. He enjoys following and cheering for his two favorite college football teams

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Filling the huge Horseshoe in their scarlet and gray

Cheering on their beloved Buckeyes each Saturday

Watching mascot Brutus fire up the thousands of fans

Experiencing tailgate parties from the back of a van

Sitting elbow to elbow in the bleacher seats

Seeing that the Buckeyes are hard to beat

Experiencing another remarkable Michigan victory

Wondering what Coach Woody would want to see

Go Buckeyes Go!

Conquer another foe!

Special Note: The reference to Coach Woody honors the greatest of all Buckeyes’ football coaches, Woody Hayes. He coached the Buckeyes from 1950-1978. His teams won five national championships and 13 Big Ten conference titles.

Another college football season is upon us. Now you know where my football allegiance stands: Montana State Bobcats and Ohio State Buckeyes. I need to hurry along now to stay ahead of rivals Montana Grizzlies and Michigan Wolverines.

My Lovely Lady

Posted on September 1, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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Each morning, she waits with calmness

Her attitude reflects poise and kindness

She cherishes conversation, sitting at my knee

Listening attentively, she enjoys being with me

Her appearance shows off beauty and her shape

Inviting me to meet her for another special date

She has become an independent thinker

Dreaming of new adventures, she tinkers

She doesn’t mind others taking a mid-day nap

Sleeping for a few winks, she’s out in a snap

She welcomes the weather on sunny days

Frowning when rain clouds gather to stay

She looks forward to sweet morning walks

Experiencing nature, she seldom ever talks

Sometimes at dusk, she lets out a fright

Watching out a window, deer in her sight

Allow me to introduce this loyal and lovely lady

She’s been a perfect friend, her name is Sadie

Sadie is an English Lab, and she is a dear friend to her family. Sometimes, I am invited to help watch her when family is away. As you can see, she loves her nap time.

Here is a link to the first poem featuring Sadie. It was published back in November.

Morning Praise

Posted on August 31, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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From Proverbs 3:26: “For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”

This early morning time

Brings moments of praise

Spirits gather to climb

Warmed by the sun’s rays

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

Another day appears ready

Feet will not stumble

God’s Word marches steady

Never afraid to tumble

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

For the humble receive

God’s favor and love

Avoid those who deceive

Look to Heaven above

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

Arise, prepared for the Lord

He’s endlessly in control

Arming all with His sword

Leading us out on patrol

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

This morn sings a song

Filling with God’s praises

One cannot be wrong

With Salvation, He raises

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

Nourish us right now

God’s manna is ready

Take a knee and bow

He keeps us steady

God’s Word speaks out

With wisdom and clout

Our day comes alive

From God’s trusting light

Allowing us to thrive

‘Til day becomes night

God’s Word arrives at dawn

Always full, never gone

3-2-1 Quote Me Challenge

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Posted on August 30, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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I appreciate Dawn from Drawing Closer to Christ for inviting me to participate in the 3-2-1 Quote Me Challenge.

Dawn’s blog brings out her Christian faith in thoughtful discussions and testaments. Her own words proclaim her blog’s mission: “Trusting the Love of Jesus Christ, One Day at a Time.” Visit her site and experience her deep faith in God’s Word: Drawing Closer to Christ

The rules for this “chain-letter” are quite simple:

1. Thank the selector

2. Post two quotations for the dedicated “Topic of the Day” (in this case, “happiness”)

3. Select three bloggers to take part in “3-2-1 Quote Me

Here are my two quotations dealing with Happiness!

Eleanor Roosevelt

Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.

Mahatma Gandhi

Happiness is when “what you think, what you say, and what you do” are in harmony.

I nominate the following incredible bloggers to participate, if you wish. All of you are awesome, and all readers are invited to check out their sites.

Poems for Warriors

Vickie’s Book Nook and Meditation Corner

God’s Whispers of Truth

Haiku Series #18 (With God)

Posted on August 28, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

Future

Live in the present

Always look to the future—

God’s amazing Grace

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Grace

God’s Grace arrives—yes

Accept His unselfish gift—

Thanks be to our Lord

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Faith

Stand strong with the Lord

Take His shield of amazing faith—

Trust Him every day

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Countless Blessings

Posted on August 27, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

Psalm 106:1: “Praise the Lord! O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever.”

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Life’s journey hurries along

Blessing with joy and her song

Remembering His blessings each day

Our mighty God molds us like clay

God crafts His creation with love

Offering His blessings from above

Rising from cold, darkened tomb

Christ restores light to every room

Filling with Spirit, no more strife

Savior extends His bread of life

Hiding, dark enemy ready to harm and take

Christ’s way conquers, with love He makes

Son of Man submits to our Holy Lord

Paying for sin’s ransom, so climb aboard

Being gracious for everything that shines

God, Savior, family, home, and love so fine

Life’s possessions are meager, they are

Blessings from God will carry us, truly far

Pause and consider, dropping to knees and bow

Praising God for infinite blessings, do it now

Psalm 29:11: May the Lord give strength to His people! May the Lord bless His people with peace.”

Monday Memories: Tasty Chocolate Bar

Posted on August 25, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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Waking up too early, in quite a wretched fickle

Checking my coins, cannot even find a nickel

Spending my last bit of change last night

For a delicious Hershey bar, my delight

Taking a long, relaxing walk in the woods

Then finding myself farther than I should

Stopping to snack on a sweet Hershey bar

I realize that my journey has gone too far

Suddenly from behind a cluster of pine trees

Comes something much, much bigger than me

A hungry black bear scampers towards me

I flee the scene at a harried pace, you see

The famished bear welcomes a tasty, sweet treat

For my yummy chocolate bar has fallen at his feet

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Silent in Darkness

Posted on August 21, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

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Sitting in darkness

Feeling so lonesome

Dealing with sadness

Silence still fearsome

Waking at night

Harsh dreams exist

Silent images in sight

Dark visions persist

Feeling infinitely restless

Nearly every day

This mind will confess

Nothing but gray

What voices speak

To a lonely heart

No one to greet

Needing a restart

This world filled

With eerie muteness

No longer a thrill

Never a kindness

Who hears at all?

Silence sadly grows

Landing with a fall

No embers glow

Forget this life

So long ago

No more strife

Waiting to go

Too much “stuff”

To deal with

Darkness is enough

This life drifts

Special love lost

Many years ago

A ring is tossed

Away it goes

Empty, shattered heart

Now freezing cold

Alone in the dark

No longer bold

My Lord, my God

Bring light to bear

Be an awesome God

Help one to care

In total blackness

Of a lost night

Words of brightness

Feeling so right

God’s truthful voice

Speaks loud and clear

Brings a perfect choice

No longer in fear

Cutting the quietness

Like a warm knife

God brings sunniness

Saves another life

Falling to knees

Now in prayer

Sad emotions flee

This soul cares

Kneeling at the Cross

Laying down sins

Repentance, now costs

Accept Christ within

Beholding Christ’s Salvation

Help to break out

Heart fills with elation

Lighting a shout

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Haiku Series #17 (Life and Nature)

Posted on August 20, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

Nature Calls

The Ridge beckons me

Bringing forward praise to God—

His Cathedral waits

Let’s Walk

Morning walk awaits

My favorite lady goes—

Sadie on a leash

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Backyard Pal

On the backyard deck

Feverishly eating more—

Tiny chipmunk sits

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Monday Memories: Morning Coffee

Posted on August 19, 2019 by bigskybuckeye

Hello readers, here is a new weekly feature on Big Sky Buckeye. I will repost a previously published poem every Monday. Today’s post was one of the first poem’s written by yours truly. Enjoy a newly edited version about “Morning Coffee.”

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Smelling the rich aroma on another early morn

Anticipating the initial taste, like being reborn

Certainly one cup will not be enough today

A second cup causes worries to fade away

As Dolly Parton sings, “Pour myself a cup of ambition”

Coffee will definitely be my regular morning addiction

Waking up on a chilly, frosty, dark day

Jumping out of bed to be on one’s way

Hurrying down to the kitchen, what is this?

No coffee? An empty morning without bliss!

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Eleanor Roosevelt

Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product.

Mahatma Gandhi

Happiness is when “what you think, what you say, and what you do” are in harmony.

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Grace

Faith

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Nature Calls

Let’s Walk

Backyard Pal

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