Carl Sandburg Quotes

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Time is the coin of your life.  It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent.  Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you.

Yesterday is done.  Tomorrow never comes.  Today is here.  If you don’t know what to do, sit still and listen.  You may hear something.  Nobody knows.

Carl Sandburg (1878-1967) was an American writer and journalist.  Many of his works centered around poetry (he preferred “free verse’) and writing biographies.  One of his most well-received biographies was about American President Abraham Lincoln.  He received three Pulitzer Prizes (two for poetry and one for his Lincoln biography).  Sandburg was born in Galesburg, Illinois.

From My Journal (2/21)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our Creator gifts us with a unique sunrise every morning.  What a treasure to behold, and knowing He is awesome and merciful.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated February 21)

Encouraging Heavens

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Vastness of oceans deep

Swimming with endless wonders

Encouraging what world should keep

Heavens answer with thunder

 

Vastness of universe

Swimming with infinite stars

Encouraging nature’s free verse

Heavens address from afar

 

Vastness of instinct flows

Swimming to every shoreline

Encouraging children, let’s grow

Heavens praise learning’s outline

 

Vastness of human mind

Swimming toward tomorrow

Encouraging love, always kind

Heavens remove all sorrow

 

Vastness of creation

Swimming with unending light

Encouraging every nation

Heavens transform man’s foresight

 

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Writing poetry allows the creator to take a theme and journey into the depth of its wonders.

From My Journal (2/20)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes life encourages us to modify our perspective.  Yesterday may not always work for tomorrow.

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(Updated February 20)

Emma Goldman Quotes

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No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness, and generosity hidden in the soul of the child.

The most vital right is the right to love and be loved.

Emma Goldman (1869-1940) was a Lithuanian-born writer and political activist.  

From My Journal (2/19)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

The Father’s grace is real, and it offers our Savior’s light to replace worry with faithful peace.

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(Updated February 19)

From My Journal (2/18)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When one reaches certain plateaus in life’s journey, it’s a blessing to embrace each moment for as long as necessary.

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(Updated February 18)

Monday Memories: Incessant

This poem takes a different route from much of my usual poetry.  It begins with the word “incessant” and carries this meaning throughout the poem with various synonyms.  Using free verse, the number of syllables remains consistent with seven in the odd-numbered lines and ten in the even-numbered ones.  Thanks for reading and enjoy!

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Early in the morning’s peace

Welcoming the incessant quietness

 

Predawn light creates shadows

Enjoying their unending playfulness

 

Cool, crisp air signals autumn

Witnessing the season’s ceaseless nature

 

Solitary doe walks nearby

Looking for tender grass, endless craving

 

Neighbor walking her collie

Moving with an uninterrupted pace

 

Front porch provides morning roost

Dreaming now of countless, unbroken thoughts

 

Past memories parade on by

Watching an ongoing video show

 

Former students fill the room

Flourishing with unflagging attention

 

Grandchildren always gather

Hearing constant laughter, bringing a smile

 

North wind gusts with icy chill

Feeling winter biting with nonstop bliss

 

Frigid cold invades the porch

Warming now, by persistent fireplace flames

 

Life has been kind, a blessing

Spending everlasting time with our Lord

 

From the front porch, one can sit and watch the entire day unfold.

Originally published September, 2020.

From My Journal (2/17)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

When we embrace all people, we witness the goodness found in each one.

Do you write a daily journal?  This inspiring thought comes from my journal, and much of what is written in my journal comes from reading and commenting on other bloggers’ posts.  Thanks to many of you for adding so much to my journal.

(Updated February 17)