Our Resident Poet Offers A Few Verses On Angels With Four Legs

Joe — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +0000

After the death of my pug on Christmas Eve, I wrote a blog entry talking about how much I’ll miss the little guy and how great it’ll be to have him waiting for me on the other side. Well, our resident poet Joseph P. Martino from Millburn read that entry and provided us with some verses to enjoy. Pets mean so much to so many people and Mr. Martino managed to capture that emotion very well in his poem. So please enjoy his latest offering on the site: Angels With Four Legs.

Angels with four legs
Though they may not have wings to fly
Back and forth between the earth and sky.
They never question the reason why?
But, will give of their life, if do or die.

When we’re in trouble they never run or hide
For this I am thankful and full of pride.
They aid and comfort the disabled and sick.
They even employ a special trick.
If the need arises, they will even give your face a lick.
When you come home after a hard day’s work
They just want you to pet them; it’s their only quirk.
For no matter what time you arrive home at night,
They never fail to greet you, what a beautiful sight!

So be kind and loving to the very end.
For this four-legged angel is your very best friend,
And will always remain faithful to the very end.

Copyright © 2004 Joseph P. Martino

Thanks, Mr. Martino, for providing some comforting words in a very depressing situation.

Christmas Poem: The Real Meaning of Christmas

Joe — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:30:57 +0000

From time to time I receive some wonderful content from my readers. In the past, you’ve read poetry and other information written by Millburn’s Joseph P. Martino right here on JerseySmarts.com. Well, Mr. Martino has sent over some more of his great work. Please take a minute and read his poem, The Real Meaning of Christmas, below.

THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTMAS
A Christmas Poem by Joseph P. Martino Copyright© 2003

Two thousand years ago the King of Kings was born.
‘The Lamb of God’ later made to feel the thorn,
If his words are accepted and not scorned,
They will make us all reborn.

Though God’s grace, Joseph and Mary presented
A gift to the world that day, which we can all repay
By living the ten commandments each and every day.

Try to remember and keep in your heart and mind
Jesus’s gospel while here on Earth,
Redemption not a life lived in constant mirth.
Peace on Earth, good will toward man
Everyone should try it, whenever they can.

The Lord gave us the option and choice of ‘free will,’
Now it’s up to us to fit the bill.

So when you’re Christmas shopping for family and friends,
And money is tight at both ends,
Remember that the greatest gift of all,
Is your love of Jesus in the manger stall.

I hope that you enjoyed the poem – I did!