Clouds and Whispers

By Joseph Mirra

In two senses, the poems in Clouds and Whispers will appeal to anyone who enjoys reading poetry. First is the range of subjects. Included are not only poignant reflections on events of everyday life that will be easily recognizable but also sonnets with serious religious themes and a section of poems that will make you laugh. Secondly, the spiritual dimension so evident throughout this book relates to the yearning in every human heart. Readers who have been reluctant to give the holy gospel a hearing will be drawn to the eternal truths as presented in this poetry and with God's grace take a step forward on the journey to faith. In addition, the unique expressions of the Christian message provided in this book may render Clouds and Whispers a valuable tool in educational settings.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 15, 2016
• ISBN: 9781681979755

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Clouds

and

Whispers

Joseph Mirra

ISBN 978-1-68197-974-8 (Paperback)

ISBN 978-1-68197-975-5 (Digital)

Copyright © 2016 by Joseph Mirra

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods without the prior written permission of the publisher. For permission requests, solicit the publisher via the address below.

Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

296 Chestnut Street

Meadville, PA 16335

www.christianfaithpublishing.com

Printed in the United States of America

Table of Contents

Part I

Experiences (23)

Time and Eternity

Memories

The Blessing

Two Voices

Deceit

Beauty in the Fall

The Reunion

Father and Child

Christmas Presence

Raising Cain

Flower Power

Mother and Child

The Athletes

Days of Redemption

Remembrance

In Plain Sight

Heartbeats

The Straw House

New Life

Wants and Needs

Hopes and Fears

The Workplace

The Sculptor

Part II

Sonnets (18)

Faith and Faithlessness

Strange Gods

How Wide the Gap

Of Young and Old

Judge Not

Silent Witness

The Devil’s Patient

Behold Thy Mother

Tear Down That Wall

Sharing Love

Ring of Justice

Roads Taken

Hidden Darkness

Missteps

Repentance

Being There

Angels Unawares

Each Step

Part III

Reflections (14)

Good Company

Handicaps

Parents

Freedom

The Lord’s Prayer

Beautiful Lives

Deepest Mystery

Final Destination

Timely Matters

Greetings

No Class Today

Restraints and Weaknesses

Peace on Earth

Oremus

Part IV

Comedic (13)

A Different Set of Rules

No Free Lunch

No Rhyme or Reason

Springtime

Cathy’s Eulogy

You Say Tomato

The Day of the Shower

Bananas

Anything but That

My Devices and Me

Shower Stall

Lies and Whiskers

Debbie’s Eulogy

This book is dedicated to my dear cousin Cathy and my good friend Mario, who listened to each new poem and offered encouragement.

Part I

Experiences (23)

Time and Eternity

A picture taken in the park

Two babies with their matriarch

Though none could focus for the shot

The camera’s eye told quite a lot

Of love gone by and love to be

And love eternal in the three

Memories

With Irish spirit did our friend

Live well but not too long

He’d play guitar to songs he wrote

As we would sing along

In later life another