Joseph T. Renaldi Poems

A preacher delivered a simple sermon,
It was old, and yet it was new,
Perhaps a figment of the brain,
But morally and spiritually true.
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Brilliant stars are not gleaming
Over the rough water of the lake,
Behind the dark clouds of heaven,
Waiting for the summer storm to break.
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Lord, please bless our warriors,
Protect them day and night,
Guide them through battle,
Forever in thy sight.
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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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I strolled through the County Fairgrounds,
Deserted and enveloped by the sun's rays.
There came to me the fond memories
Of the County Fairs of bygone years.
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Hopefully, the Holiday Spirit filled your heart
With affection and tenderness every day
To bring you peace and everlasting harmony
In every unique and pleasant way.
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