December 21, 2018

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

I sing here the classic Christmas Carol,
"O Little Town Of Bethlehem."
Thank you for listening.
- tom


December 20, 2018

Away in A Manger - (sung by tom balistreri)



This is my singing of the traditional Christmas Carol,
"Away In A Manger."
Thank you For listening.
- tom

December 11, 2018

O Holy Night - (sung by tom balistreri)

This is my singing of the classic Christmas carol,
"Oh Holy Night."
Thank you for listening.
- tom


December 5, 2018

What Child Is This? - (sung by tom balistreri)

This is my singing of the classic Christmas carol, 
"What Child Is This?" 
Thank you for listening. 
- tom

October 13, 2018

Crying In The Rain - (performed by tom balistreri)

I was soaked in this video.
But the camera doesn't capture the rain falling.
This is my singing of the Everly Brothers song,
"Crying In The Rain."
Thank you for watching and listening.
- tom

August 18, 2018

My Obsession

I seek no sleep,
I need not rest,
my heart and soul,
has become obsessed.

In all I think,
in all I do,
let it draw,
me close to You.

August 14, 2018

Why Moody?

How can one feel moody?
When they’re resting in the Lord.

They have assurance of heaven.
How can they long for more?

July 30, 2018

God's My Island

God's my island hideaway.
He keeps danger far from shore.
He places garlands of hosannas,
around my neck for evermore.

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July 29, 2018

Graceful

One may not appear
as beautiful
or as elegant
and in place.

Yet in Christ,
one is blessed,
and perfect,
and truly full of grace.

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July 23, 2018

Understanding It’s Right

Far from my understanding,
are God's ways and commanding.
I may not comprehend,
direction from above,
yet I know it is good,
and based on love.

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July 21, 2018

My Perfection

It take little reflection,
to see my lack of perfection.
Yet because of God's sacrifice,
I'm now made perfect in Christ.

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July 10, 2018

God Hears You

God hears you when you speak,
whether strong or if you're weak.
You may be a pauper or a king,
rank and possessions mean not a thing.
You have equal access,
much as monk or a priest.
Preacher or a sinner,
all are invited to God's feast.
He listens to prayers of all sincere.
His endless love desires you near.


May 24, 2018

God Hears You

God hears you,
when you speak.
Whether strong,
or if you’re weak.
You can be a pauper,
or you can be a king.
Rank or possessions,
they don’t mean a thing.
You have equal access,
as much as any monk or priest,
preacher or sinner,
all are invited to God’s feast.
He listens to the prayers,
of all who are sincere,
for His love is endless,
and desires to have you near.

May 11, 2018

Lamentations 3:22-23 - (Paraphrased and Rhymed)

The steadfast love,
of the Lord never ceases,
nor come to an end,
but only increases.
Grace from Heaven,
like rain comes pouring.
Behold they are,
new every morning.
Able to overflow,
endless spaciousness,
we humbly proclaim,
great is Your faithfulness.

April 25, 2018

The Crown Of Love (based on Psalm 103:4-6)

The lord gives vindication,
and to the weary rest.
He administers justice,
for all who are oppressed.
He satisfies with good,
and renews youth like eagle's wings.
With steadfast love and mercy,
He crowns you as a king.

April 23, 2018

The Rich Man In Hades (based on Luke 16:30-31)

"Father Abraham", said the rich man,
"I ask Lazarus to be sent,
for if my brothers see his ghost,
surely they will repent."
The rich man in Hades,
awaited the answer to his cry.
Abraham looked sadly,
and gave him this reply.
"They have Moses and the Prophets,
they've not listened to what they said.
They'll not be convinced,
even if someone rises from the dead."

April 1, 2018

An Easter Poem

He arose
from the dead.
He conquered darkness,
and it's strife.
He offered all
forgiveness.
And eternal life.
Jesus Christ has arisen.
He's alive
and will come again.
He will gather His kingdom.
And forever
He does reign.

March 30, 2018

Isaiah 41:10 (From the English Standard Version) Made Into A Rhyme

Fear not,
for I am with you;
be not dismayed,
for your God I am;
I will strengthen you,
I will help you,
I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand.

















All I did to make it rhyme was switch “for I am your God”, to “for your God, I am.”


March 27, 2018

Isaiah 46:4 (Paraphrased And Rhymed)

When you are old,
and your hair is gray,
I will carry you,
showing you the way,
I Am The Lord your God,
whose Word is true,
I will sustain,
and rescue you.

March 23, 2018

Have You Not Heard? (based on Isaiah 40:28 )

Have you not known?
Have you not heard?
The Lord God the everlasting,
created all with His Word.
He does not faint or grow weary,
all bow to His commanding.
Eternal and unsearchable,
is his understanding.

February 22, 2018

Wall Leaping Power (based on Psalm 18:28-30)

He is a shield of protection,
I can leap over a wall.
His love and ways are perfect.
He gives me power to make troops fall.
For those who do seek,
He will give refuge.
The promises of the Lord,
are faithful and true.
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February 2, 2018

The Train Song



With a distant wail that pierces the night,
a train horn blows rolling towards daylight.
The rails give beat as it moves fast.
A living ghost from out of the past.


Through hills and valleys this train does roll,
through abandoned towns that’s lost its soul.
A marvel from long ago,
it’s final destination nobody knows.


It carries freight.
It moves coal.
Occasionally a traveling soul.
The engineer,
he sits awake.
He’s got a schedule he has to make.


He remembers as he looks back,
to a time when he didn’t have to share track.
He could roll on a dozen lines.
Now he always knows where he’ll be assigned.


Through hills and valleys this train does roll,
through abandoned towns that’s lost its soul.
A marvel from long ago,
it’s final destination nobody knows.


The engine pulls with power strong.
The trains just seem to keep getting long.
Becoming a memory in film and song.

How it will be missed when it’s gone.

January 8, 2018

My Old Friend



Good to see you my old friend What a surprise how have you been. I’ve been well, I hope that you’ve been fine. I agree It’s been a long long time. How's it going in your life. How's the family? How's your wife? How things change, now we understand. It's alright to change our plans. We're not the same as we used to be. So much that we, could not foresee. It's Time to go my old friend. Let's try to do this once again. So many memories, in the mind. We must not wait, such a long long time.

January 3, 2018

This Land



This land has mountains. This land has streams. This land has beautiful majestic scenes. This land’s God given, For us to attend. To grow and to harvest, To heal and to mend. This land’s the place where we’ve been born. This land will be here after we’re mourned. This land is made, to grow new life. This land may reject us, but it will survive. This land was in place, Before we were here. This land will be here, When we disappear. This land is our brother, This land is our home. We work together. We’re not alone. This land This land was made for you and me.