Joseph T. Renaldi Poems

By the counter of the candy store
several small rumpled heads
are jumping up and down in joy.
They hear the store keeper's tread.
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Cherish the values of a binding relationship,
The holiness of character and a genuine life.
See the beauty in your state of affairs,
And avoid situations that may lead to strife.
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The church bells are ringing incessantly
Alerting earthlings to join the pilgrimage to pray
Across the sea, mountains and desert wastes,
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The old soldier's closet holds memorabilia
in which he enjoys to reminisce and browse,
and thoughts of his military service to the
Nation gradually begins to rouse.
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The honeybees held a gala reunion
In my garden one balmy, Summer day,
Selecting the flower bed as their site,
While buzzing in the sunlight in a strange way.
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How aesthetic and picturesque the scenery
Along the length of the winding trail,
When the soft, green carpet of summer
Covers the mountain and adjacent vale.
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A pleasant and sincere smile,
A caring and soft touch,
A heedful and thoughtful word,
Blessings that mean so much.
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The old, oak tree stands firm,
So full of historical memories
That only can be expressed fully
By the documented words in diaries.
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I placed a coin into the hand
Of a blind man who appreciated it much,
It was just a small token - but oh, the joy
That lay in its metallic touch.
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Once there were children swinging,
And others merrily singing,
Many playing games all day,
Now, hand in hand we walk together
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