Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Empty Pages

Posted on September 4, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

Life begins much like an empty book

Pages waiting as a tranquil brook

How will daily life compose each page?

Breathtaking words at every age

Words starting with childlike, joyful prose

Sentences fill with love, head to toes

Paragraphs arrive, smiling each day

First page finishes, much like crochet

Chapters now gather, picking up speed

Transmission accepts each tender reed

Pages adding up, never afraid

Days, weeks, months, years gather . . . no charade

Life reaches the twilight of its time

Not pausing, not even for halftime

Who will ever read this manuscript?

There’s time to add a final postscript

With empty pages, life’s book began

Words maturing, always in God’s plan

Faithful Journey

Posted on September 3, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 85:8-9: “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His faithful, to those who turn to Him in their hearts. Surely His salvation is at hand for those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.”

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Uncertain darkness

Surrounds me this day

Humbly take a knee

Bowing now to pray

Prayers calling God

Remain unhurried

Unanswered questions

Never be worried

Christ’s teachings feed thee

With the bread of life

This eternal gift

Blessings without strife

Lord of life and love

He feeds and frees all

Through His Holy Word

Never builds a wall

Allow me to pause

God prods thee along

Hearing His questions

Answers make me strong

God everlasting

Faith remains with thee

Through life’s harsh chaos

Calming stormy seas

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From Romans 10:10-13: “For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in Him will be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on Him. For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'”

God’s Word Reaches Out

Posted on July 12, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff–they comfort me.”

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Being careful with life’s missteps

Sinful disobedience waits

God’s Word touches our inner soul

Hell pleasing, never be our fate

Our truest, most faithful support

Shall always arrive from His love

God’s Word will endure forever

His Spirit reigns from high above

When life’s dark trials boil over

Creating quagmires of distress

God’s Word quells each predicament

His next move leads like playing chess

Our life’s journey travels by faith

Transformed by Christ’s merciful heart

God’s Word reaches out, filled with hope

Bringing a new day, let’s restart

From 2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Nature’s Endless Song

Posted on June 27, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

I feel so fortunate to have so much of nature’s treasures not far from my front door. Two metro parks are a short drive away, and their endless song always beckons me to return. The photos used with this poem were taken in central Ohio at various times of the year.

Nature will never sing the blues

Her beauty sends out blessed clues

Walking with her in tranquil woods

Sharing her soul, always feels good

Moments cherished, singing with joy

Her spirit brings much to enjoy

Spending endless hours in her care

Filling with melodies to share

Life’s journey follows nature’s tune

Her endless smile reaches the moon

Smelling the essence of tall pines

Tasting better than vineyard’s wines

Cycle of living never fades

Nature coyly playing charades

Changing seasons bring new décor

Hearing symphonies, voices soar

Autumn sets up winter’s game plan

Spring fading into summer’s tan

Composing its endless, ageless song

Hearing nature, singing along

Treasures as Friends

Posted on June 18, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

This poem was inspired by Lisa’s post where she shares a series of brilliant and encouraging quotes about friendship. Take a moment and visit her post at The Road Back to Life.

Destiny unites true friends

Transforming life with its spark

Sincere friendship fills two hearts

Never alone in the dark

Never take friends for granted

Honesty, laughter, and tears

Staying connected insures

Treasures shared over the years

Sharing life’s pain, healing wounds

Long-lasting friendship endures

Glue holding life together

Truly caring, reassures

Always count on each other

Offering silent support

“Forever minutes” share love

Caring never falling short

Life travels through forest trails

Friends together, all these years

Brings us home through darkest times

Greatest love when friendship cheers

From Proverbs 18:24: “Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.”

Pursuing Wisdom

Posted on June 14, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of Latin priest and theologian Jerome of Stridon: “Love Holy Scripture, and wisdom will love you. Love her, and she will keep you. Honor her, and she will keep you.”

Pursuing wisdom over a lifetime

Gathering, enriching a single life

Applying to everyday challenges

Loving Scripture, supplanting darkest strife

Seeking wisdom with a hunger for more

Searching in the truthful and proper place

Persevering with consistency now

Tasting God’s Holy Word and loving grace

Sustaining the tree of life, holding fast

Following a righteous path, leads to peace

Finding God’s wisdom, life’s only true wealth

Blessing His wisdom, sustains life’s new lease

Trusting these blessed fruits of God’s wisdom

Turning evil away, aligned with Him

Refreshing mind and body, healing flesh

Respecting God’s Word, singing a new hymn

Treating our neighbors better than ourselves

Trusting, loving, supporting each other

Walking together with God, hand in hand

Partnering with each sister and brother

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From Proverbs 3:13: “Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding,”

A Writer’s Way

Posted on May 14, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

silhouette of trees and mountain under blue starry sky

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Discovering words with something to say

Penning poems and stories every day

Draining cups of coffee, right on cue

Feeling emptiness, like singing the blues

Holding on to thoughts, waiting to give birth

Sailing onward, words waiting to unearth

Painting with dazzling textures, shapes, and hues

Viewing sketches, filling these eyes with clues

Searching for future poems, like twinkling stars

Linking verses while traveling to Mars

Crafting words, really not science you see

Navigating this writer’s mind, feeling free

Seeking prose, lost deep in this writer’s soul

Uncovering a few, making each day full

Looking for stories, over each rainbow

Finding inspiring words, eager to flow

Drinking more coffee, than one should consume

Creating endless text, now ready to bloom

Grasping this pen, creating one more tune

Drafting a masterpiece, ready by Noon

Writing encounters monumental quests

Hoping these words will always pass all tests

Honoring these writing moments, so sweet

Dreaming of fashioning each splendid treat

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Infinite Road

Posted on May 6, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

This poem is inspired from viewing one of the posts from Alex Markovich Art. His Watercolor Sketch 43 stopped me in my writing tracks. Check out his site for further watercolor sketches, Russian postcards, and much more. There are plenty of incredible images.

person wearing white shirt walking on dirt road

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Walking this lonely road

Losing count of each step

Packing life’s hefty load

Careful not to misstep

Miles of infinite road

Where will it finally end?

Life scanned, like some bar code

What lies around the bend?

Few answers on this road

Walking day after day

Needing life to reload

Feeling like nature’s prey

Danger lurks on this road

Always staying alert

Life delayed in safe mode

Old, worn boots kicking dirt

Life resembles this road

Challenges come and go

Heavy, infinite load

Never walking too slow

alone autumn mood forest cold countryside

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Love Sings Hallelujah

Posted on April 18, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From Genesis 2:24: “Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh.”

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Creating a rainbow, love inspires

Connecting two lives, becoming one

Merging together, feelings inside

Celebrating, we’ve only begun

Meeting at life’s crossroads, love brings truth

Confessing before our Lord, now one

Living as a twosome, sharing love

Spending time together, never done

Cherishing our love, always special

Sharing our dreams, dwelling between us

Leading us on a life adventure

Capturing a moment, on life’s bus

Depending on each other, love bonds

Growing tired of each other, never

Celebrating God’s gifts, shared with us

Changing our minds about us, never

Weathering life’s storms, love conquers all

Singing Hallelujah, love declares

Leaning on each other, love endures

Treasuring us, God’s love truly cares

man in black long sleeved shirt and woman in black dress

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From 1 Corinthians 13:4-7: “Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable; it keeps no record of wrongs; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

Journey to Jerusalem

Posted on April 9, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From John 10:9-10: “I am the gate. Whoever enters by Me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy, I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”

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Triumphantly

Jesus enters a joyous city

Jerusalem sings

Praising His name . . . Hosanna!

Witnessing

Emotional betrayal

Denying Christ

Then a rooster crows

Watching

Stunning procession fills the streets

Mocking with scorn

Would-be king, carrying our Cross

Hopes

Dashed by cruel Roman justice

Absent of sin

Son of Man, never to walk free

Numbness

With tears, seeing and hearing

Experiencing anguish

Horror at a blood-stained Cross

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Silence

Covering the land, Father weeps

Messiah suffers

Many rejecting our Holy God

Hearing

Good News on Easter morning

Our Savior

Defeating sin and death

Empty

Dark tomb proclaims God’s plan

Jesus Christ

Risen! Reigning forevermore

Connecting

Dots between manger and Cross

Our Father

Love for us never wanes

Lingering

In the shadow of a criminal’s cross

Singing Alleluia!

To lasting, true meaning of the Cross

Glory

Residing forever in the Cross

Good Shepherd

Caring for His precious flock

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From Ephesians 2:8-10: “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is a gift of God–not the result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are what He has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.”

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