Morning coffee time
What, no coffee to be found—
Epic home crisis
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Floodwaters recede
Noah’s son sees land—
Must be Ohio
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Mr. Chipmunk pauses
Enjoying his friendship now—
God’s creatures impress
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Waking up on a cold, frigid, winter morn
Looking like one more day with a storm
Pulling the warm covers over my bare head
Let’s fast forward to a new season instead
Always dreaming big at night
Never alone, perfect delight
Fast forward to a hot summer day
Sensational, unblemished blue sky
Feeling an urge to jump up, shout and say
Have you ever seen a more beautiful sky?
Seeing a Big Montana Sky
Morning sun climbs high
Traveling to Montana brings pure pleasures
Experiencing a saddlebag full of treasures
Shining high above, a cloudless view
Bringing a smile to God, always true
Always dreaming big at night
Never alone, perfect delight
Western hospitality, the Big Sky way
Filled with warmest smiles, no haste
Be certain to come back as we always say
Montana’s Big Sky, the Last Best Place!
Seeing a Big Montana Sky
Morning sun climbs high
Both photographs come from my private collection of images from southwestern Montana. Some of my readers have probably missed earlier posts about Montana, the Big Sky Country. Here are links to previously published posts about my native state. Enjoy!
From a poem, experience a ride on the train in southern Montana:
Become better acquainted with Montana’s largest city:
In poetic form, learn more about some of Montana’s history:
Here is a final poem about Native American history:
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Pre-dawn light slowly brightens the dark sky
Encouraging the night to salute its good-bye
Night’s closing remnants offer one concluding look
Winking back, crescent moon appears, like a hook
Crisp, cool air reposes its gentle hand
Rising sun will shortly warm the land
Morning dew moistens the grassy, green meadows
Frolicking rabbits chase each other in the shadows
Pungent odor permeates the pre-dawn air
Marking its territory, a skunk doesn’t care
Multitudes of birds announce the coming day
Sending out a chorus of joyful songs of praise
Deer graze in lush fields for a moment longer
Eating tender, green shoots to grow stronger
No human eyes have awakened quite yet
Sleeping in a cabin, seems like a sure bet
Nature wakes up to the arrival of summer daylight
Presenting God’s creation, with abundant delight
In what ways do you enjoy experiencing God’s awesome creation? If you desire more of my photography, which features much of nature’s beauty in Montana and Ohio, you will find it my Photo Gallery.
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Natural wonders stand in amazement each day
Praising God’s creation each step along the way
God’s magnificence forever amazes and astonishes
Leaving all people amazed with all that He promises
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef rests beneath the sea
Hosting a vastness of marine life for everyone to see
Africa’s Victoria Falls fills visitors with awe and wonder
Creating the unbelievable, “The Smoke That Thunders”
Asia’s Mount Everest stands high above the rest
Offering Sir Hillary and others a courageous test
Europe’s Black Forest welcomes Germany as its home
Hosting thick, dense evergreens, many and never alone
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North America’s Grand Canyon divides the land
Carving through rock by the Colorado, like sand
Middle East lands reach below the level of the sea
Separating Israel and Jordan, the salty Dead Sea
Between America and Canada rumbles Niagara Falls
Consisting of three separate falls, many travelers call
New Zealanders appreciate a fiord, called Melford Sound
Offering rainforests, waterfalls, towering peaks to astound
Europeans travel to the Swiss and Italian Alps for enjoyment
Photographing the Matterhorn brings more for deployment
This poem writes about nature for a short review
Inspiring others to describe more of these views
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Nature definitely shows off God’s vast and stunning creation. There is no doubt that this list could go on and on. For example, I left out Yellowstone National Park, which I have had the pleasure to visit a few times. Do you have any natural wonders to add to this list? If so, let’s have a conversation in the comments. Best wishes to all of you!
From Isaiah 65:17: “For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.”
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From the beginning of time
God’s creation changes each day
This eternal blueprint conveys mastery
His design takes center stage
His earthly canvas presents wonder
Artistic palette of colors astonish
His imaginative mind never ceases
Earth’s treasures continue to impress
Traveling around this awesome planet
Breathtaking venues await our call
Majestic mountains loom high above
Immense beauty reaches the clouds
Rolling plains shine with beauty
Grasslands thick with green tapestry
Swift rivers travel for months
Mountain-fed water reaches blue seas
Dense forests blanket the terrain
Trees of every description stand
Endless oceans bombard distant shores
Continuous tides frolic with beaches
Wide canyons stretch above rivers
Featuring amazing sculptures and hue
Desert sands infinitely scatter themselves
Continually sifting from God-inspired winds
Days launch with illuminating sunrises
Nights commence when the moon rises
God continues molding and shaping
Praise His incredible creation forevermore
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Rejoice with more from our Lord in these previously published poems:
Maryland is a welcome location to visit, and the city of Cambridge provides several beautiful and relaxing waterfront views. Big Sky Buckeye’s bride grew up on the Eastern Shore. Enjoy the poem as well as the photographs.
Maryland’s Eastern Shore beckons one and all
Traveling to Dorchester County as its final call
The immense Chesapeake Bay patiently awaits nearby
Inviting the spacious Choptank River to always drop by
Choptank refers to a former Native American tribe
Assimilating into society, today they no longer thrive
Night’s darkness transports stillness into the chilly air
Raining lightly as water flows into a creek with care
Cambridge Creek stands ready around the clock
Creating a home for numerous small boats to dock
The inner harbor used to play host to larger ships
Processing seafood and more to load at a fast clip
Morning light arrives at the peaceful creek
Waking up waterfowl and people who greet
Canvasback ducks convene at their winter home
Sharing space with seagulls, never being alone
Activity stirs up quickly around the picturesque creek
Preparing crab boats, for delicious treasure to seek
A small sailboat motors quietly down the water’s chute
Passing beneath the raised drawbridge with a salute
Peace and tranquility return there every night
Illuminating the calm harbor water with lights
While the impressive Choptank drives its waters along
Advancing always toward the majestic Bay, like a song
You are invited to read a previously published poem dealing with nature’s waterways:
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Morning rain has marooned me at home
A brisk walk delayed, but never alone
Drinking coffee, another cup please
Addicted to caffeine with such ease
The early morning darkness
Stands ready in its stillness
The window is cracked open, just a bit
Hearing marvelous sounds, makes a hit
Pausing to listen and begin to write
Sounds of pleasure, being so right
Falling droplets of rain earn a trip down
Splashes on the deck, a relaxing sound
Song birds croon from atop tall trees
Sounding splendid, joyous, and free
Wet roads, close by, signal more
Amplifying car tires, ready to roar
An approaching plane flies overhead
Traveling on to Rickenbacker instead
A pair of geese flies through the sky
Their unique greeting says good-bye
My pen scratches delicately away
Listening to ink-filled words today
Simply enjoying an outlook from outside
Bringing life’s gentle sounds to me inside
“Rickenbacker” refers to Rickenbacker International Airport, south of Columbus, Ohio. The facility provides space for civil, military, and commercial aviation needs in the central Ohio area. The airport’s namesake is Eddie Rickenbacker, a World War I flying ace from Columbus.
If you are in the mood for more “morning” poetry, check out these previously published poems.
Witnessing God’s creation in the early dawn light
Illuminating from the sun’s rays, always so bright
Walking again on the trails at Chestnut Ridge this morn
Experiencing nature’s miracle, almost like being reborn
Hearing a chorus of birds, heralding the arrival
Welcoming all back from this winter’s survival
Flowing beneath a small bridge, a tiny creek runs by
Catching the run-off from nature’s tears which cry
Crying with happiness at God’s awesome wonder
Waking up the land from a long winter’s slumber
Sprouting skyward along the fringes of a narrow path
Adding a fresh, green carpet with color ready to splash
Rustling through the still leafless trees
Blowing wind brings a coolness for free
Appreciating these moments with God alone
Checking never to see who texts to my phone
Dashing down a steep hill, moves a solitary deer
Escaping my camera, she has nothing to fear
Spying the final remnants of an eroding tree stump
Framing its presence with moss growing in clumps
Flying in, a robin red-breast assesses the ground
Thinking to myself, haven’t seen you much around
Holding a brief meeting, a pair of squirrels scatters
Scurrying away to a safe, rotting log, now in tatters
Noticing few walking these trails, not very fast
Allowing me to enjoy a conversation that lasts
Winking through thickets of trees, towering and ancient
Shining sun brings out God’s true and loving patience
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A magnificent oak tree stands center in a park
Waiting with quiet majesty in the solitary dark
The blackness of night only adds to the scene
Bringing tranquility and peace, free and clean
Trees with fruit blossoms, in full view even at night
Sending forth a fragrance, invigorating and right
Tiny green leaves are growing out on the tall trees
Waving from a gentle breath of the wind with ease
In the distance, glowing lights enhance a background
Providing a reverent atmosphere without any sound
A bit of shining moonlight fashions extra to see
Moving and playful shadows amongst the trees
Even at night, God’s creation sparkles all new
Painting for each evening, a breathtaking view
The eastern light rises to create the dawn
Crooning birds welcome a newborn fawn
The stillness begins to wake-up from its rest
Leaving its nocturnal beauty, always the best!
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The calendar affirms that spring has arrived
Why then did the weather take a snowy dive?
Heavy, wet snow arrives overnight
Is this some terrible joke, not right?
Instead of spring, we now experience deep snow
Where is the snow shovel when we need it now?
Well . . . Have no concern at all, for you see
A poet can write about most anything to be
Thankfully, there is really no snow to spoil spring
When will warmth replace winter’s frosty sting?
Even the songbirds remain quite bunched up for now
On powerlines high above, they sing and take a bow
Again, the calendar sets the date of a new season
Why should we believe the date for any reason?
This past winter has indeed soured our attitude
When will Mother Nature give us some latitude?
Big Sky Buckeye 