Big Sky Buckeye

A writer's journey continues

Through Nature’s Heart

Posted on January 22, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Darkness transformed by sunrise

Energy welcomes new day

Nurturing all living things

Creation’s welcome ballet

Light sprinkles from each raindrop

Nourishment covers this land

Offering prized refreshment

Creation’s spirit as planned

Landscape transformed once again

Yesterday’s page turns over

Embracing scene’s blessed touch

Creation’s own makeover

Peace rises with ocean tides

Gentleness coming ashore

Earmarking time’s tomorrow

Creation’s open front door

Patience streams through nature’s heart

River’s living waters flow

Quenching eternity’s thirst

Creation’s whispers aglow

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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Quotes

Posted on January 17, 2026 by bigskybuckeye

Lives of great men all remind us. We can make our lives sublime, and departing, leave behind us footprints on the sands of time.

Not enjoyment, and nor sorrow; is our destined end or way; but to act, that each tomorrow find us farther than today.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was an American poet and educator. Born in Portland, Maine, he has long been remembered for being one of New England’s fireside poets.

Transforming Fate

Posted on December 11, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Dawn of new day descends

Sky buckles from thunder

Clouds of darkness contend

Filled with newfound wonders

Storm calms, dances away

Sunny face welcomed back

Good vibes arrive to say

Filled with joy’s precious snacks

Hours pass with timely bliss

Thirsty minutes consumed

Yet, life never amiss

Filled with flowers all bloomed

Moonlight ascends on cue

Tomorrow’s sunlight waits

Every shadow’s breakthrough

Filled with transforming fate

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Helen Keller Quotes

Posted on November 11, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.

Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow.

Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author and lecturer. Her own journey through blindness and deafness encouraged her to advocate for the rights of others who live with disabilities.

Witness of Peace (Haiku Series #349)

Posted on October 28, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Enlightening

Dawn’s inspiration

Creator’s masterful truth—

Every unique breath

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Interconnecting

Beloved contrast

Landscape’s eternal bloodstream—

Ancient, yet unborn

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Unflagging

Boundless spirit thrives

Tiniest ember of life—

Tomorrow wakens

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Patience’s Fabric

Posted on September 25, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Stormy clouds gather

Today’s outlook dims

Covered now in darkness

Patience ready to swim

Challenges remain

Compassion checks in

Peace about to arrive

Patience blending within

Course change encouraged

Navigation set

Calm breath’s steady compass

Patience erases threat

Progress comes about

Horizon lightens

Ember of thankful grace

Patience’s fabric brightens

New day beginning

Each hour flying by

Tomorrow just ahead

Patience fills endless sky

Franklin D. Roosevelt Quotes

Posted on September 20, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. Let us move forward with strong and active faith.

Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) was the 32nd President of the United States (1933-1945).

Waking . . .

Posted on September 11, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

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Waking at midnight

Blessed with moon-free sky

Peering into galaxy’s midst

Endless stars twinkle “hi”

Waking with silence

Moonlight dropping in

Feeling heavens’ distant light

Harmony’s smiling grin

Waking in darkness

Storm’s thunder crashes

Rolling over quiet thoughts

Lightning’s outburst flashes

Waking to calmness

Creek gently rolls by

Flowing with tranquil spirit

Landscape waving “goodbye”

Dreaming no longer

Each hour filled with rest

Composing nightly rhythm

Set for tomorrow’s quest

Passage of Time (Haiku Series #333)

Posted on June 17, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Forthcoming

Fateful ember glows

Another shared memory—

Seeing tomorrow

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Unfolding

Kindness extended

Grace added with every breath—

Character defined

Encouraging

Diploma in hand

Open road’s invitation—

Adventures ahead

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Tomorrow Offers Hope

Posted on April 17, 2025 by bigskybuckeye

Journey’s destination

Seeking life’s unknown

Coming to night’s station

No one answers phone

Voices remain muted

Chasing shadow’s trace

Feeling spirit looted

Darkness giving chase

Freedom’s ember cloaked

Walking toward peace

Igniting flame, well-stoked

Distant voice won’t cease

Tomorrow offers hope

Hearing wartime’s calm

Grasping sunrise’s rope

Listen, no more bombs!

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