Rivers of Time

By Richard G. Moriarty

Step into Rivers of Time; a poetic journey and a glimpse into one life sustained by faith, family and tradition. Rest in the truths. Allow the wisdom of each verse to inspire you to embrace today and hope in tomorrow.

The poetry of Richard G. Moriarty will lead you on a quiet escape from the urgencies of today. Each page filled with his southern charm and gracious heart offers you a moment to reflect and dream. Enjoy the adventure. Emerge refreshed.

Richard Moriarty served his country voluntarily, his city professionally, his family faithfully and his Lord fervently. To balance the pressures of this life, he enjoys rural living on a farm in Louisiana and writes poetry to pass on his seventy plus years of wisdom.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Sep 14, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449764579

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Copyright © 2012 Richard G. Moriarty

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2012915764

WestBow Press rev. date: 09/12/2012

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Contents

Dedication

Introduction

Man in the Arena

RIVERS OF TIME

Rivers of Time

Straw Men and Problems

Dreams

Old Shoes

Faraway Friend

Once in Time

Blaze of Glory

Un Lieu de Paix

Where Have You Gone, Little Boy?

Time

Morning Mist and Summer Rain

Skin Don’t Matter, Effort Do

Solitude

Lazy Day

Searching

New Day Given

I Am Who I Am

SEASONS OF TIME

Whistle-Stop

Music in the Air

There Is an Anger in This Land

The Big Easy

Armadillo

The Old Man and the Mule

TROUBLES OF TIME

Street of Broken Dreams

Closets of our Lives

The Window

The Slave

Fading Memory

Misty Rain

SUMMONS OF TIME

On the Wings of an Eagle

Heaven’s Gate

My Right Hand

There Is a River Deep and Wide

There Is a Grace in This Land

I Heard a Voice in Nighttime Calling

Jesus

About the Author: Big

Dedication

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To my wife, Janet,

who encouraged me to compile these writings

and raised me up when I became discouraged.

To my children,

Mary Catherine, Richard, and Cullen,

who through the years have brought me