Poetry

He Still Calls

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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 those who awaken
And answer, “My Lord!
We Your servants are listening.”
He has treasures in store!


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
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The Good Shepherd’s Staff

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My Lord leads as a shepherd to deep meadows green
Then down gentle pathways to a still quiet stream
And when sin beckons, He tells me to walk
On the straight narrow way through the cleft in the rock

Then on through the valley of shadows and tears
His rod and His staff comfort all of my fears
No matter what dangers we find ahead
We'll feast at His table where a banquet is spread

Though I'm reminded of all I’ve done wrong
His goodness and mercy still follow along
For the Cross that He bore is the Good Shepherd’s staff
And the key to His home at the end of the path!


The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want 
Psalm 23:1 KJV

Peter Caligiuri
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Quietness

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Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind. 
Ecclesiastes 4:6 ESV

I recently took a couple of weeks off from this blog, because I felt God calling me to refocus and unload many activities. Though I am back to posting, I have shed some activities and am trying to be careful not to commit to things without prayer. Today’s poetry is a reflection from my journey, and I hope it may help you on yours. Have a blessed Memorial Day everyone, as we all take a day to quietly reflect on the sacrifices made for the peace we now enjoy. 

Will there never more be silence
When the heaven fills with songs
And the voice of men and angels
Shout all praise to God belongs

When the mountains leap for gladness
And the forests clap their hands
Will there no place of quietness
In God’s almighty plans?

Oh, we may have a calm assurance
That when evening shadows flee
He has promised lambs may come and rest
And with their Shepherd safely be

Quietness by Peter Caligiuri
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