Final Triumph

On February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, life, love, poetry, poets, reading, Uncategorized, writingLeave a comment

No mater your situation,

or lifestyle you have had.

The Lord will receive you.

No burden will He add.

Do not dwell on struggle,

nor whine and mope.

Have faith in God,

your eternal hope.

He will redeem

and see you through,

to blessings that

you never knew.

The Lord God will triumph,

over all evil deeds.

He will heal all that’s broken,

and set all captives free.

The Bells – (by Tom Balistreri)

On February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, discover, life, poetry, poets, reading, Uncategorized, writingLeave a comment

The chimes ring in the temple.

Church bells sing across the land.

People hear and they go forth.

To receive from Gods hand.

They feel a rising in their spirits.

Like bread that’s been leaven.

I pause and I wonder.

Do bells ring in Heaven?

Not Frail – (By Tom Balistreri)

On February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, life, love, poetry, poets, reading, Uncategorized, writingLeave a comment

Although I appear,

weak and frail,

with faith in God,

I shall not fail.

He renews my soul,

and strengthens me,

and make me more,

than one might see.

I’ll Immerse Myself – (by Tom Balistreri)

On February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, life, poetry, poets, reading, Uncategorized, writingLeave a comment

To understand

what has occurred,

I shall immerse myself

in Your Word.

You direct and share

great holy light,

and give to all,

the Word of life.

Which Way Should I Go? – (by Tom Balistreri)

On February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, discover, life, love, poetry, poets, reading, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Show me the way Lord.

Which way should I go?

What path should I take?

I want to know.

Yet I will trust,

that You will guide.

And fear not,

with You by my side.

The Great Exchange – (by Tom Balistreri)

On February 21, 2021February 21, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, discover, poetry, poets, reading, Uncategorized, writingLeave a comment

The Holy Spirit,

will exchange,

the tormented soul,

and rearrange,

thoughts of darkness,

towards the light,

and despair of death,

to joyous life.

A Living Transformation – (by Tom Balistreri)

On February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, life, love, poetry, poets, reading, Uncategorized, writingLeave a comment

A living transformation,

sometimes quickly,

often slow,

comes to those

who turn to Christ,

and come to know,

His love and revelation,

as he turns

darkness into light,

and they find

old things become new,

and find new life.

Let’s Face the Music And Dance

On February 19, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn discover, jazz, love, music, standardLeave a comment

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance as I sing the Irving Berlin song,
“Lets Face the Music and Dance.”
A song written in 1936 for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers to dance to in their movie “Follow The Fleet.”
Thank you for listening. – Tom

There Is Peace – (by Tom Balistreri)

On February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, discover, life, love, poetry, poets, reading, Uncategorized, writing1 Comment

Through the trial,

through the test,

I turn to God,

to find rest.

In this world,

conflicts do not cease,

but in the Lord,

there is peace.

A Choice Of Path – (by Tom Balistreri)

On February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, discover, life, love, poetry, poets, Uncategorized, writingLeave a comment

You set before me

a choice of path.

Your way that’s blessed,

or my aftermath.

I turn from how,

I’ve walked astray.

And choose to journey,

in Your way.