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Best Poems Written by Don Pettinelli

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Integrity

INTEGRITY
 
Integrity is being true to yourself,
And having the courage
To admit when you are wrong.

It is choosing to do what is right,
In a world that's full of deceit and deception,
And stand firm in what you believe in.

It is being humble,
And treating others with respect
No matter who they are.

Integrity is something you're not born with,
It is something that is learned over time,
And is embedded in your heart.

Integrity is not focusing on who you are.
Or what you can gain from the world,
It is what you can give to the world
With truthfulness and faith in God.

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The Mystery of the Sea

Oh, the mystery of the Sea!
What treasures lie within your depths?
I stood upon the rocks looking out to sea,
And I heard the roaring waves
As they came crashing into the shore,
It sounded like a thousand voices
Calling from out of the past.

I could smell a salty mist in the air,
The misty spray felt cool upon my skin
As the waves splashed against the rocks,
The moon shone through a twilight sky
And reflected itself upon the water.

I stood there thinking of how the sea was a mystery,
It's been around since the dawning of God's creation,
Oh, if only the sea could talk!
What amazing tales she could tell,
About the mariners who sailed the ancient world,
Intriguing stories of adventure, mystery,
And romance on the high seas.

As I kneeled down with my hands in the water
I tasted the misty salty air upon my lips,
I wanted to say goodbye to a sea that has
Always intrigued me since childhood,
Although the sea began here at creation
It won't end until the worlds end.

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When You Come To a Fork In the Road

As you travel down life's path,
You never know what lies ahead, 
What you may think is a smooth path,
Will be a rough journey instead,
Where obstacles may impede your way,
And make you to discouraged to go on,
But if you put your faith in God
He will show you a better way,
And if you come to a fork in the road,
You will have a chance to decide,
If you will stay on your present path,
Or let almighty God be your guide.

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Time Alone With God

When everyday life overwhelms you,
And you find it hard to enjoy peace of mind,
When you cannot cope with the stresses of life
And you want to leave all of your troubles behind,
But you cannot flee from your adversities
If you focus on worldly desires,
And any form of earthly addiction
Will not bring you any peace of mind,
So don't worry about any misfortune,
Take everything to God in Prayer, 
Kneel down before his presence, 
And leave your burdens there,
And in stillness of the hour
You can feel his quiet power,
In a prayer and meditation hour.

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Twilight

After the hustle and bustle of a hectic day,
The sun slowly fades from the sky,
Twilight stands ready to usher in the night,
Getting ready to unveil itself
Into another starry array,
Solitude drifts in on the evening wind,
And lingers until the morning sun
And the start of a new day,
And in the stillness of the hour,
You can feel the presence of Gods power,
As you look toward heaven
And the awesome starry display.

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When Special People Touch Our Lives

When special people touch our lives,
They make our lives worthwhile,
Bringing with them an understanding heart
And a reassuring smile,
No matter what adversity
We may be going through,
They seem to know our every need,
And help to see it through,
They are one of God's earthly angels,
And are part of God's plan,
To help us to heal and get stronger,
So we may help others
Feel God's healing hand.

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I Am Known As Old Glory

I am a banner that stands for hope and freedom,
I've been around for over 200 years,
I am the flag of the United States of America,
I am known as Old Glory.

I can be seen flying atop tall buildings,
I've passed in review to honor our Military,
Our Veterans and our Fallen Heroes,
I am a recognized symbol of liberty.

If I'm flown alongside the flags of other nations
I get respect by being flown a little higher,
My colors are red, white, and blue,
Which stand for virtue, innocence, valor,
Vigilance, perseverance and justice.

I've been in every battle from
Gettysburg, the beaches of Normandy,
Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf,
I will not let any global foe deter me.

I've watched our heroes go into battle,
I've seen their bodies lying on the battlefields,
They gave their lives for the cause of freedom, 
So we may maintain our democracy.

I am the flag of the United States of America,
I am a symbol of what America stands for,
Our Nation has persevered over the years,
By putting its faith and trust in Almighty God.

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Ode To My Coffee Cup

It was in a thrift shop where we met,
You were sitting on a shelf, 
And I was passing through,
I was in need of a coffee cup,
And you were in need of a home,
And over the years you became
My friendly comfort zone.

It's early morning when I get up,
I'll go and get my coffee cup,
And after the morning coffee's brewed
I'm usually good the whole day through,
There is no place I'd rather be,
Than in the morning calm,
With just my coffee cup and me.

I love those quiet hours before the crack of dawn,
The peace and quiet is a special time,
To activate my poetic mind,
And when I sit and write with my cup by my side,
It gives me a feeling of poetic pride,
And after the morning sun comes up,
I'm ready to refill my coffee cup.

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Letter To My Beloved Sasha

I felt your presence in my heart this morning,
I think about you when I'm alone
Or when I stare at your photograph,
I am sorry I couldn't be there for you,
When you breathed you're last and crossed
Over the rainbow bridge into heaven,
After I hugged you in the hallway
I had to go to work,
But I didn't want to go,
I wanted to be there for you,
I wanted to hold you and comfort you,
Because you were always there for me,
Like the time I was sick in bed
And you wouldn't leave my bed side,
Or the time you waited out in the snow
For me to get home from work,
And those summer mornings when we
Would sit together in the open doorway,
And watch the neighborhood come to life,
Now you are in a place created by God,
Where cherished pets and former 
Owners will one day meet.

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The Cross Around My Neck

I wear a cross around my neck,
To show the world I'm a Christian,
I wear a cross around my neck,
It shows my faith in God,
Even though the world is in utter chaos,
I will always show my love 
For my God in Heaven,
The cross to me is a symbol,
Of Jesus' love for humanity
When he gave up his life on Calvary,
Other beliefs may claim to be able
To bring peace to a disquieting world,
But, its the way of the cross
That will last for eternity.