Joseph T. Renaldi Poems

I want to be a good Samaritan,
Not live in a secluded way,
Want to be prepared, want to be generous
Helping those in distress day by day.
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I strolled through the countryside
To merely look the scenery over.
I rambled through fields of new vegetation
Of sprawling grass and clusters of clover.
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Spring promises forsythia
To grow hearty along the road,
A sufficient amount of rain and sunshine
For the sturdy lilac bushes to unfold.
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I can see cows grazing on the lush pasture.
I can see fields of corn and golden grain,
And I can hear a family of ducks quacking
In a welcomed and gentle, Summer rain.
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As children grow - instill a sense of belonging,
A warm heart - love a close-knitted family brings,
Reverent words - a belief in the Supreme Maker,
Appreciation of nature and all beautiful things.
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You never stand alone
When your guardian angel is always near,
During the moments of trials and tribulation,
You will never be overcome with fear.
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When you are confronted with personal problems,
And your life is in despair,
Just think of the advice given by your mother,
For her words of wisdom are always there.
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More than a happy Thanksgiving
We wish you this year.
More than a festive, social gathering
With your loved ones so dear.
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There is a bit of nostalgia remembering
The school days that used to be,
As I turn my old yearbook pages slowly
Attempting to live again in fond memory.
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As I sat on the glider on the front porch
And watched the attractive twilight glow,
I took an imaginary trip down memory lane
And envisioned the colorful flowers in a row.
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