Tom Zart Poems

Poetry blossomed long before Shakespeare, Milton or Poe.
It thrived prior to Solomon and the languages of old.
Poetry today offers itself more often in the form of music
Then in sonnets and poems as the legends of life unfold.
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Born in Britain late in the forth century
Young Patrick's father was a deacon of the church.
Victim of raiders coming ashore at night
He was taken beyond his family's search.
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I'm riding with an outfit
That's loyal to its brand
I've got a gun and a rope
Which I keep close at hand.
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THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

In 1860 life was good
Till its simple-ness ceased one day.
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PEARL HARBOR, D-DAY & SURVIVAL

Sunday, December the seventh
In the year of 1941,
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I'm a soldier for the Lord
Who's been up and who's been down
Though while on the battlefield
I have never turned around.
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SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF WORLD WAR III

The White House
Washington
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Long ago pride caused a tower to shake and tumble
And confusion created a wall tween man and the Lord.
But when the children of God gather to praise His name
Blessings occur which they could never afford.
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Life's treasures come to any who wait
As they pray their blessings won't be too late.
Myself I've known love, wealth and more
Though soon God's angels shall tap at my door.
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Where there is no vision the people perish
Where dreams unite our heart, mind and soul.
Do we actually know what we stand for,
Who to trust, love, defend or forgo?
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