James A. Pocza
James Pocza, Poet, has penned another unique book of poetry with his ever blooming word roses that will never wilt or die.
This present book like his previously published "Tapestry of Inspired Poetry" is ever inspiring, teaching the ways of the Lord, and sharing the depth of Peace, Love and Joy that he knows is held within this new "Passport to Love" spiritual poems.
Many readers will be inspired to live by or meditate upon these poems.
Travel with him on a bit of his life's journey as he shares this wisdom.
James, Jim as he prefers to be called, began writing at the age of 16 when he entered a contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus on how one would combat communism? He titled his winning essay “With Ballots Not Bullets.” Thus began his love of literature and inspiration to continue writing. His first poem was dedicated to his father, titled “Candle of a Man..” His diversified writing style includes a public relations program written for television for his alma mater. A sought after speech writer, his speeches have been delivered to various audiences, including a speech at the Veterans Day National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater in 2005.
A U.S. Army Veteran that served overseas, Jim is an entrepreneur, has a degree in Human and Social Services, and is a Reiki Master/Teacher and a certified Spiritual Director. Gathering and gleaning lessons on the thrashing floors of life helped the author write seeds of wisdom for all ages to relish, retain, live, grow and help understand the love in a poets life, even in his darkest hours.
Jim teaches Reiki and assist individuals who are seeking to walk
their spiritual path. He continues to study and is developing a third book of Inspirational poems. Currently was is a semi- finalist in the International Open Poetry contest, sponsored by Poetry.com. A featured poet of the month. April 2007, at www.wordshack.com. A member of Greater Canton Writers guild.
A charter member of his local International Toastmasters club, Jim is an advanced Toastmaster and public speaker. During his tenure in Toastmasters, he held various offices, the last being the Governor of his district.
Happily married, blessed with children and grandchildren, Jim and Jeanne live in a small community in Ohio.
FERTILE SOIL
You have within self, fertile soil.
Plant your own special garden to toil.
NOW
Decorate your own soul…..contrasting
With all that is beautiful and everlasting
NO
Need to wait anymore or look for hours
For someone to bring you flowers
NEXT
Water yourself with pure spiritual love
You will become one with the Dove.
NURTURE
Bloom where you have been planted.
You will be to many a special bouquet enchanted.
Author’s comments: A weed less garden
you will be forever.
SPARK OF VITALITY
To all believers who hold the light.
Treat your innate spark of vitality
as if it were a candle in a wind of fatality.
Protect it as though it were your
only light on a moonless cold night
Avoid external conditions which
threaten to snuff out your flame.
Be careful not to suffocate the flame
of your worries and ambitions to be rich.
That candle light of love burns an ever lasting
glow…to warm the hearts of many.
Your one spark of vitality you protected,
now torches a path for others to life everlasting.
Author’s comments:
It is better to keep your candle lit,
than to darken another’s flame.
