Big Sky Buckeye

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Monday Memories: From Her Window

Posted on November 11, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Peering out from her window

Times changing much, much too fast

Being alone many years

Husband and friends having passed

Small home meets her meager needs

But, the neighborhood has changed

Folks come and go, few she knows

Life blurs by, as if arranged

Sheltered from the outside world

Homebound most days by herself

Family in distant states

Ignored like books on a shelf

Watching some television

Staying away from the news

Remembering old classics

Dreaming of Julie Andrews

Reading occupies her time

Local newspaper connects

Crossword puzzle smiling back

Novels thrill with their suspects

Peering out from her window

Another sunset draws near

Unfamiliar car drives up

Grandchildren bring happy tears

Originally published August, 2020.

Timely Presence (Haiku Series #292)

Posted on September 3, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Daylight’s Gift

Morning’s stillness breathes

Renewing peace returns home—

Dawn welcomes one back

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Energizing Joy

Afternoon’s hope stirs

Gentle breezes come calling—

Spirit fills each heart

Blessed Goodnight

Nightly curtain drops

Horizon’s fading embrace—

Tomorrow’s light waits

Counting as Joy

Posted on September 1, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From James 1:2-3: “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.”

Facing life’s trials

Any and all kinds

Counting as joy

Faith never resigns

Testing endurance

Burdens grow lighter

Blessing as joy

Hope growing brighter

Maturing in faith

Every doubt erased

Feeling as joy

Father’s grace embraced

Growing every day

Inner self renews

Holding as joy

Spirit standing true

Preparing our way

Eternity’s flame

Seeing as joy

Peace in Christ proclaims

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From 2 Corinthians 4:16-18: “So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For our slight, momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen, for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.”

Summer’s Breath (Haiku Series #291)

Posted on August 27, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

Endless Joy

Vacant lot’s dirt piles

Imagination’s new heights—

Scaling new mountains

Hunger Pains

Stomach’s emptiness

Texting mother for some lunch—

Tree-fort food service

Relief Arrives

Calendar’s big day!

School year finally begins—

Parents celebrate

Peace Descending

Posted on August 21, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From John 14:27: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.”

Faith’s treasured bouquet

Running short of petals

Once filled with brilliant colors

Now fading away

Another day stirs

One more petal succumbs

Little color to witness

Darkness closes in

Mercy knocks at door

Savior shares timely grace

Fullest, colorful petals

Light rises again

Daily bouquet breathes

Everlasting goodness

Heavenly peace descending

Hope singing with joy

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From Numbers 6:24-26: “The Lord bless you and keep you;the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”

Love’s Lasting Imprint

Posted on July 14, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 9:1-2: “I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds I will be glad and exult in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.”

Singing highest praises

Receiving daily gifts

Blessings from Savior’s breath

Steering man from sinful drift

Witnessing blood-stained cross

Declaring Christ, our Lord

Rising from darkened tomb

Crushing evil’s sinful sword

Suffering no longer

Driving fear from each heart

Warming to Heaven’s light

Forgiving sins, life’s fresh start

Trusting in God above

Giving thanks for His grace

Bringing faith renewed strength

Erasing sin’s dark embrace

Sending peace down to earth

Designing joy’s blueprint

Raising new hope through truth

Marking love’s lasting imprint

From Psalm 9:9-10: “The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. And those who know Your name put their trust in You, for You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.”

All Rejoice

Posted on July 7, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

From Mark 5:27-29: “She had heard about Jesus and came up behind Him in the crowd and touched His cloak, for she said, ‘If I but touch His cloak, I will be made well.’ Immediately her flow of blood stopped, and she felt in her body that she was healed of her disease.”

Father’s righteousness

Immortal mercy’s voice

Molding man in His image

Praising heavens, let all rejoice

Savior’s healing breath

Joy fills morning’s new light

Turning darkness upside down

Nourishing with grace, always right

Spirit’s eagerness

Generous with His love

Inspiring faithful actions

Living bread shares truth from above

Messiah restores

Faith accepts lasting peace

Sharing His divine goodness

Living water shall never cease

Father’s blessed plan

Gospel sharing Good News

Witnessing Son’s promised choice

Meeting Calvary, hope renews

From Psalm 30:11-12: “You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise You and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

Every Gifted Day

Posted on June 20, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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Waking up early

Tasting morning’s sunrise

Brewing extra coffee

Blessed exercise

Turning off headlines

Producing one’s own news

Looking outside for joy

Always better view

Extending kindness

Helping neighbor with chores

Finishing up early

Never keeping score

Praising each minute

Gathering, coffee’s up

Meeting with cherished friends

Rewards with each cup

Witnessing sunset

Putting past hours away

Giving thanks for life’s pulse

Every gifted day

Mary Oliver Quotes

Posted on June 6, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

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I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.

For poems are not words, after all, but fires for the cold, ropes let down to the lost, something as necessary in the pockets of the hungry.

Mary Oliver (1935-2019) was a best-selling American poet, who received many honors for her work. Her love of nature can be found in much of her writing, and it resulted in honors from the National Book Award in 1992 and Pulitzer Prize in 1984.

Charles Hodge Quote

Posted on May 19, 2024 by bigskybuckeye

To be in Christ is the source of the Christian life; to be like Christ is the sum of His excellence; to be with Christ is the fullness of His joy.

From 2 Corinthians 5:17: “So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; look, new things have come into being!”

Charles Hodge (1797-1878) was an American theologian and Christian teacher.

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Endless Joy

Hunger Pains

Relief Arrives

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