Poetry Collection

Book of My Poetry

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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

Our Little Lizard Friend

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Our little lizard friend 
Sits on our old chair
Soaking up the sunshine
Living rent free without care

On his sunroom throne He perches
Thinking He is in control
And believes that He is master
 Of all he sees below

How little does he realize
That we watch him all day long
Hoping he stays safe from birds
And the black snake in the lawn

And our friend is a reminder
That God watches us each day
Welcoming us into His home
To forever freely stay

The lizard you can take in your hands,
    yet it is in kings’ palaces.
Proverbs 30:28 ESV

Our Little Lizard Friend
by Peter Caligiuri
Copyright 2023 All rights reserved

Seasons of Song – Poetry

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For those who have followed this blog for a while you’ll remember that I sometimes post some of my original verses which have also been published in various periodicals and a few are original songs which appear in my Youtube channel. This year God put it on my heart compile a collection of those poems and songs. Today I am excited to announce after almost six months of rewriting, editing and organizing them around the theme of the four seasons of life, that Seasons of Song is now available in e-book format with the softcover coming out in a few days. Yay!! If you have enjoyed any of those light hearted springtime poems such as wondrous Nose; Ears and True Confessions of a Belly-Acher, you may also appreciate some of the more serious verses that appear in the fall and winter chapters.

If you wish to go directly to the page for Seasons of Song here is the link:

Though our calendar year begins with winter, God’s begins with Spring. He has planned for us each station of the years of our life. This collection begins with the fun and exciting Springtime melodies of childhood. Next the adventurous chorus of youth challenges us to grow as far and as fast as our strength can hold out. Only then can Summer give way to the harmonies of harvest purposely weaving together the threads of God’s grace. But just as no year is complete without a winter so the symphony of life cannot finish without winter. Just the thought of that fourth and final season can make us tremble. But Faith shouts “Don’t be afraid! These poems and songs remind us again of why our year has been lived and give courage to our voice for singing every one of our season’s songs till we meet in the presence of heaven’s song leader, our Lord Jesus Christ.