Woulda – Coulda – Shoulda

Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda were
All childhood bosom friends
And they live near each other
Where the Worry River bends

Though God still loves them dearly
He hopes for them to hear
His voice that calls them to launch out
By faith and not to fear

But instead, they sit at home
And say “Oh, not today.
This is really not the time
Tomorrow, we'll obey!”

Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
2 Corinthians 6:2b ESV

Woulda – Coulda – Shoulda
by Peter Caligiuri
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Book of My Poetry

In the book of First Corinthians, the Apostle Paul tells us of seeing only a dim reflection of Jesus in this life. But then he gives us the hope that one day we will see Him face to face. Then Paul speaks of three traveling companions who will accompany us until then Their names are, Faith, Hope and Love.
This collection of poems which I have titled, “The Second Mile – On the road that leads us Home” is divided into three sections named after those friends, I call them, Morning Pathways of Faith: High-Noon Highways of Hope and The Evening Road to Love. At the end of each section, you will find a page open for you to add your own thoughts about where you are on your journey with Jesus. I pray that you will be encouraged, strengthened, and blessed as you make your way along this poetic roadmap to the home of God’s great and amazing love!

Here is just a tidbit from the collection which I hope you may enjoy as you sit down with a hot cup of coffee or tea and begin your morning. Have a blessed day all.

He Still Calls

In the mockingbird’s melody
And the rain when it falls
Or alone in night seasons
Behind our four walls

He comes and He speaks
And He knocks at our door
Then calls out our name
Just as He’s done before

For Children who listen
He has treasures in store
To those who awaken
And answer, “My Lord!

And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. 1 Samuel 3:10 KJV

He Still Calls
By Peter Caligiuri
copyright 2023 all rights reserved


The Good Day God Has Given


Why not wake with joy to greet
The good day God has given?
Like Mockingbirds and Cardinals
Each with their songs from Heaven

The Red winged blackbird in the field
The swallow on her nest
Sing out their special melodies
As God has chosen best

And once their hours have passed and they
Towards home begin their flight
They find the place to rest their feet
And trust God’s care all night!


This is the day that the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 ESV


The Good Day God Has Given
by Peter Caligiuri
Copyright 2023 all rights reserved