Gloucester
GloucesterI take my stroll by the oceans sandAmazed by how the tide smoothes the shoreTaking pictures of the Man at the WheelPaying a quarter for the harbor to exploreCatching my breath as I admire such sitesAs the Lighthouse beyond Ten Pound IslandOr the majesty of Hammond’s castle at nightOr our golden beaches to bask onThe oceans wave pounding the back shoreWith the mists of the sea spraying each passerbyThe Universalist Church with its historical steepleAs its glowing beacon guides ships through foggy skiesThe fishing boats and Lobster boats tied to each dockMaking ready their nets and traps for the next trip outDogtown Common with all its trails and historic rocksStagefort Park and its happy families of cries and shoutsThe Joan of Ark statue and Roger’s memorial stoneAll the murals inside City HallThe name of Lost Fishermen , loved ones ownThis my friends is the city my memory recalls
The Fisherman
The FishermanWatching over our boats night and dayWith his hands at the ships wheelA statue of Faith for the fishermen of todayWith eyes fixed like glistened steelMany a seasons storms have passed bySince he was dedicated on our shoreThrough raging storms and sunlit skiesThe Fisherman has done his choreOur sands of time have taken its tollFrom the great statue of our seasLike the many stories of Noah often toldOur Fisherman sets the spirit within us freeThe words that are etched below his feetSo true to the fishermen in many waysWhen the sands of time are stilled we’ll meetThose we have lost from the oceans grave
Alligator
AlligatorAs I look upon the ocean viewOne thought comes to my mindOf the loss of the Alligator and her crewThe answers to questions to findI can remember Captain Carlo, a gentle manA teacher of the Fishing CraftHe was always ready to give others a helping handTo those who were to shy to askWe question the acts of God and his wayAlthough he must have had cause to takeThe crew of the Alligator to eternity stayUntil the Day of Judgment to awakeFor now dear lord I pray this nightTo comfort those, these men left behindHelp them in their voyage to find your great lightThe answers we seek in you to find
Fathers Day Salutati
Fathers Day SalutationBy Peter A. Todd 6/10/2003When we think of Fathers we remember the FaithThat they had in all their conquered deedsWe reflect upon the blisters on their handsFrom the way they labored for each child to feedA Father is to each child a firm foundationThat has given them guidance along life’s trailTruly a gift of our Lord of all creationThe Captain of our Life's Schooner sailedWe also remember each hard lessen in lifeThat they taught us how to defendGuiding us to a choice that was rightSo that the challenge would come to an endOn this day we wish to impart to all of youOur greatest wish for a Happy Father’s DayWe thank you for each day in Christ renewedIt is their Love that has guided our way
Festive Reasoning
Festive Reasoning Now that the Festive Season is hereLet us strive to do what is rightWhen we go out for a night’s cheerLet us not give our loved ones anguished frightTo drink and drive is a deadly deedFor which there is no excuseIt only fills the empty graves Of which the sober have no useTo hurt and maim is a horrific sinTo be answered on Judgment DaySo if you’re having beer, wine or ginLet a sober friend guide your wayIt may not be death if drunk you drive But it could be a lifetime of painThese words with you I hope will always remain
Circle within the Sq
Circle within the SquareBy Peter A.Todd
In reflection to General Warren’s fameA man and Brother and leader who caredOn what Freemasonry became.And of what knowledge he gave to shareThrough the reflection of the hourglassWe have chosen to follow his leadIn the thoughts and actions of this classMasonic heritage has planted the seed.In making this journey upon this level of timeWe will strive to fill the Lodge chairsWith men of new visions clearly depictedOur foundation of Faith will always be there.In the journey that many will chaseFaith, hope and charity are castTo help our Brothers in life’s loadThey will have the heritage of General Warren,And all Master Masons of our past.
My Souls inner passi
My Souls inner passionAs I reach into my heart in search of mindTo pass on to you the love from my soulMy Darling Barbara through my heart is definedYou are the passion that abides in my soulOur Love has conquered many mountainsOf life’s struggles and problems as they unfoldMy dearest our union of Faith has been like a fountainThat enriches all the greatest of love to holdOn this Special Valentine’s DayI embrace your love as if it were just newMy beautiful wife I just want in witness of God to sayHow much I in our journey truly love youIt is my prayer this day that God will impartAll the greatest of Life’s treasures to you dueMy darling in our sands of time you abide in my heartAs my inner passion gives my undying love to youHappy Valentine’s DayPeter xxx 000(image placeholder)
Valentines Greetings
Valentine’s GreetingsBy Peter A. Todd 02/14/2005Expressions of love can be of many waysSuch as a card or a box of scrumptious candyMost are sweet, yet others can be tartValentine’s gifted from Friends and FamilyIt is a time of ones expressions of the heartTo be passed on to all those we love and greetSuch as a big hug to that Special person to impartOr the re-union of lost love to meetLove is a gathering of the Souls emotionsIt is built in the hearts waiting to be releasedThose feelings of ones unbroken devotionThat will never be lost or ceaseWe on this day look back in the pages of timeRemembering those who shared their loveFor no other treasure can be more definedThan the precious gift of our parents loveHappy Valentine’s Day to all
