Joseph T. Renaldi Poems

Thank you for your understanding, dear.
At times I was not forthright.
I was overwhelmed within and dwelled
on my own personal problems and doubt.
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A curious child often seeks answers:
Why the evening sky is often colorful and bright?
How can a large goose fly so high?
What makes a rainbow a beautiful sight?
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A sturdy, metalic pole is standing tall
with a flag waving as proudly as can be,
and at the highest point of the pole
is a bronze eagle for everyone to see.
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Butterflies are magnificient
with their brightly colored wings and design.
They are a gift of nature that will appear
during the earlier days of summertime.
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A house of worship is a venerable place,
The bonds of kinship are relatively close.
Seeds of religious development are sown
Instilling trust and confidence and repose.
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Oh, those glorious days of summer!
Oh, those memorable days gone by!
The words from an excited lip,
The luster of a child's eye.
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I need your support and sincere love
At the end of a day filled with strife.
I need to hear soothing words above all
After encountering the stress of daily life.
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Out in the world where a handshake is stronger,
Out where a smile is genuine and lingers longer,
There is where friendships begin.
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Years of experience have taught us much,
But there were many things we couldn't touch.
We aimed our Ship of Destiny into calm weather
To pick up the pieces and mend them together.
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