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?

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.

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.

Standing After The Fall

On February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 By Tom BalistreriIn catholic, Christian, discover, life, love, poetry, poets, reading, standard, Uncategorized, writingLeave a comment

I have vowed,
and I have failed.
My foolish ways,
seem to prevail.
.
My Lord forgives.
But I do not.
I curse myself,
for what I’ve wrought.
.
Yet again I stand.
I am not done.
With the help of God.
I’ll overcome.