Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Nature’s Retreat

Posted on October 12, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

The writing of this poem is inspired from the works of American poet, Walt Whitman (1819-1892).

Escaping life’s hectic pace

Finding nature’s retreat

Breathing her refreshing air

Freedom’s open love seat

Waking to blessed sunrise

Living off nature’s land

Sowing seeds, fertile harvest

Freedom’s new motherland

Pursuing nature’s rhythm

Feeling never alone

Answering only to God

Freedom’s sturdy jawbone

Sleeping under nightly stars

Filling mind, mellow dreams

Sharing nature’s melodies

Freedom’s harmony beams

Experiencing new joy

Tasting nature’s flavor

Discovering Father’s gift

Freedom’s grace-filled favor

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Walt Whitman Quotes

Posted on October 12, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Happiness, not in another place but this place . . . not for another hour, but this hour.

I dream in my dreams all the dreams of the other dreamers. And I become the other dreamers.

Walt Whitman (1819-1892) was one of America’s most influential poets. His writing prowess was not only evident in his poems, but also in his work as a journalist and essayist.

Journey of Contrasts (Haiku Series #199)

Posted on October 11, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

Sour Moment

Life’s thorny issues

Tainting our experience—

Tasting bitterness

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Gift to Share

Sitting down to write

Rediscovering lost art—

Letter to dear friend

Rhythm’s Beat

Sooner or later

Actions bringing correction—

Life’s daily cadence

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Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Posted on October 11, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Keep conscience clear, then never fear.

Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor.

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a Founding Father of the United States. He served his nation as a prominent statesman and effective diplomat.

Monday Memories: Always Our Friend

Posted on October 10, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

This poem is inspired by a favorite hymn of many, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

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Living weak in character

Laying at the Cross, past torts

Jesus, always our friend

Hearing our troubling reports

Stepping humbly to our Lord

Dumping these tribulations

Jesus, always through His love

Building our life’s foundation

Facing polarizing darkness

Bearing pain, feeling alone

Jesus waits, always trusting

Welcoming us to His own

Taking us, lifting us up

Rescuing us from sin’s shame

Jesus, always rebuilds faith

Saving through His Father’s name

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From 1 Peter 1:21: “Through Him you have come to trust in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are set on God.”

Jeff Bridges Quotes

Posted on October 8, 2022 by bigskybuckeye

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Memories are not just about the past. They determine our future.

I kept dreaming of a world I thought I’d never see, and then . . . one day . . . I got in!

Jeff Bridges (born 1949) is an American film actor who has the ability to play a variety of roles. His work has been rewarded with one Academy Award (a total of seven nominations) as well as two Golden Globes.