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    Reflections
    Reflections
    Reflections
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    Reflections

    By Rodney Charles Tuomi

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    This book of poetry, Reflections, is a compilation of years of life. It reflects many thoughts about God, about nature, and about the wisdom that I have gained in so many years of studying, ministering, and loving people. I enjoy using humor, though sometimes it may be a little subtle. The topics are many, and often one poem is vastly different from the previous one or the following one. It reminds me how the book of Proverbs in the Bible was written. In one chapter of Proverbs, every verse may be a message and a truth on a separate subject. My prayer and hope for you is that you enjoy my writing and let it minister to you.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherChristian Faith Publishing, Inc.
    Release dateOct 17, 2018
    ISBN9781642589054
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      Reflections - Rodney Charles Tuomi

      Hope Is Sprouting

      Cold is growing old

      Wind the snow does blow

      May winter soon splinter

      And wind chill take a pill

      The days increase sun rays

      From my chair to everywhere

      Little green is now seen

      Soon ground will be found

      The Greatest Gift

      Wrapped in old clothing

      A mattress of soft straw

      The crib a feed trough

      Sent to fulfill God’s law

      Animals in attendance

      Mighty angels deep in awe

      The world paid little notice

      God redeeming every flaw

      Shepherds rejoicing

      In worship at what they saw

      Wise men needing to see Him

      Bearing gifts coming from far

      The greatest gift of Christmas

      Jesus Christ, the Son of God

      Ready for a January Thaw!

      I enjoy all four seasons

      Each having its own flavor

      But this early sudden winter

      Few have found to savor

      Warmth and sun did abound

      Then as a bully winter us found

      Affecting all by an icy sudden blast

      Many moons till we see green grass

      Oh well, no more will I whine

      An extra month shoveling will I labor

      Winter . . . Gotta Love it!

      Winter came early not going away

      Invading fall and spring wanting to stay

      I really do enjoy all four seasons

      Each having its own special reasons

      But this early sudden winter invasion

      Few are found coming here to vacation

      Warmth and sun did abound as I remember

      Rudely winter pounced and it is only December

      Affecting all by an icy sudden blast

      All of us it has successfully harassed

      Oh well a little less I will try to whine

      Shoveling snow is just very fine…who am I kidding

      A Simple Smile Will Do

      Today I am busy

      Going here and there

      Hard to keep up

      Having little time to care

      So many people

      Today that I meet

      With a little extra effort

      A smile others will greet

      Little Furry Terrorists

      Deciding to sit

      In a small grove of oaks

      Contemplating and dreaming

      About God’s love for all folks

      My mind freewheeling

      Actually half falling asleep

      I heard these

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