Rhyme & Reason
"poetry for the soul"
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Little Things
Newborn flesh finds nature's feel,
A child's touch, creations wheel.
Dew stained grass on weathered ground,
Fireflies all gather round.
Lions wrestle in the sand,
As peace runs free across the land.
Raindrops fall from an evergreen,
Beauty speaks when nature's seen.
Winds blow forth to bring a look
From willows in the river brook.
Colors deep from flowers stem,
They whisper every now and then,
Talking to the stars above
About a graceful father's love.
The air gets chilled, the leaves will fall,
And ride along the evening's call.
Red, and orange, and auburn trees
Guard the coasts of inland seas.
Time moves on and winter's bane,
Will bring the mountains frozen rain.
Cycles iced and frozen lakes,
Northern winds and jet stream breaks.
Soon the season comes to melt,
The sun comes back and summer's felt.
I try to thank him all the time
For what he made is yours and mine.
I really feel the peace he brings
When I thank him for the little things.
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About the Book
Rhyme and Reason is a book of poetry with an inspired Christian theme. The poems have been comprised over many years and many trials. I began to write poetry at the age 15 and have compiled this book over a period of ten years. There are several sections in the book, devoted to subjects such as love and nature, but each poem is written from a spiritual view point.
My hope is that the reader will be inspired to love, appreciate, slow down, and give thanks for all the joys and wonders hidden in plain sight, overpowered by the hustle and bustle of every day life. It is amazing what a person can see and understand when given the opportunity to stop in the silence and simply contemplate the world around them. No television, no radio, no phone, no people, just an individual, their thoughts, a pen, and some paper. That is the atmosphere of this work. It may not follow the formal patterns and linguistic rules of classic poetry, but that is part of the raw nature captured in the imagery and attitude behind each poem.
I have also included a section of explanations to clarify the meaning behind some of the more complicated and personal poems. Often times a poem is written as a descriptive cover, concealing some simple meaning or mentality that the author is attempting to bring a new angle of understanding to. It is, however, to no avail if the reader cannot grasp the subject behind the mask. So I hope that all who choose to read Rhyme and Reason will read and enjoy with understanding and encouragement. God bless.
About the Author
Pastor Thad Caltagirone is a twenty five year old College Pastor at New Covenant Church in Humble, TX. He is married to Anna Caltagirone who also helps pastor the college aged women as well as playing piano for the youth and college aged worship team. Thad has been a minister for about four years, recently recieving his ordination under the covering of Pastors Frank and Leah Mazzapica.
Thad has been writing poetry since the young age of 15, authoring such titles as "Dreams", "Hell", "Farewell", and "Alone and Still". He currently pastors, coaches middleschool soccer, waits tables part-time, and hopes to author additional works, both novels and poetry. He is also a certified chef, and loves to cook when he finds the time.
Thad is also an avid fitness enthusiast, and loves playing just about any sport he has a chance to. Currently working toward his personal training certification, he also hopes to attain degrees in Bible theology, and physics. Overall he is a lover of all things Bible and athletic, and finds his joy in sharing the things he loves with family and friends.