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Monday Memories: Incessant

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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)

Ridley Scott Quotes

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Life isn’t black and white.  It’s a million gray areas, don’t you find?

There’s a little thing on your shoulder called intuition and it whispers in your ear.  Most people ignore it–but you must listen to it.

Ridley Scott (born 1937) is an English film director and producer.  Much of his work has emphasized themes of science fiction, crime, and historical dramas.

From My Journal (2/16)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Our faith opens up a road with only one choice.  Embrace the light found in Jesus and leave behind those who accept walking in darkness.

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 16)

From My Journal (2/15)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

What a blessing to witness Jesus turning the impossible into the possible.  Our faithful journey shall continue to embrace His guiding light.

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 15)

From My Journal (2/14)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God’s Word offers us an honest view into His blessed plans.  His faithful invitation calls us to stay connected.

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 14)

Winter’s Steady Quest

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Morning sky awakens

Peace fills nature’s outlook

Landscape’s fresh, white blanket

Winter’s cozy look

 

Horizon full of gray

Light tries to brighten

Sun waits for tomorrow

Winter’s grip tightens

 

Hope’s disappearing breath

Tranquility’s free-fall

Each snowflake multiplies

Winter’s sudden squall

 

Wind churns with whitest sky

Brief storm now taking rest

Clouds open with sunlight

Winter’s steady quest

 

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From My Journal (2/13)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

Sometimes during a Montana spring, the prairie’s flowers seem invisible . . . covered under a blanket of snow.

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 13)

Walter Cronkite Quotes

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Probably the most important single element that I found in my own marriage was a sense of humor.

I never had the ambition to be something.  I had the ambition to do something.

Walter Cronkite (1916-2009) was an American broadcast journalist who served as anchor for the CBS Evening News (1962-1981).  His closing words at the end of each newscast read as “And that’s the way it is.”  The news stories he covered made up a litany of American history’s most significant moments in the 1960s and 1970s.  He was often cited as “the most trusted man in America” during his time as news anchor.

From My Journal (2/12)

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From Big Sky Buckeye

God encourages our next step.  Are we eager to step upon His rock of salvation?

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 12)