Joseph Rhodes

Cresson, Pennsylvania

I was born in Philadelphia, PA where for the most part maintenance, welding and construction was my occupation until curiosity became cultured and inspired me to write. But I had no desire until ambition chose the path and destiny led the way, and since that poetic moment I've written six-hundred poems in which one-hundred have been published. I've also written over fifty songs, and six books, the current manuscript being "Moonlit Evenings". I'm single and believe that poetry should be explored like the Sun, Moon and Stars....

Celestial Wedding

Now that I'm free of the tears that
these eyes have been shedding

I can visually see where my Rejoiceful
Heart is Happily Heading

Cause I've found Honesty in the feeling
that we've been Socially Spreading

Which has become the Spiritual event
For Angels who Heavenly await another.

A Celestial Gleam

As Valor become the wielding force behind
this Honorable theme . . . Strength flows through
Me like a Spiritual Sunbeam . . . Cause having
Faith is more than it Supposedly seems . . .
Especially when you're being covered by:
"A Celestial Gleam"

Angels In Flight

As I sail through the Realm of Midnight . . .
Sanction provide my Heart with Salvation
and light . . .
Cause I'm being guided by:
"Angels in Flight"

Angels Of The Night

As persuasion influences Dawn to reveal its
Terrestrial light . . . Radiance makes everything seem
So Spiritually bright . . . Cause I've been Blessed
with both wisdom and insight . . . During this perceptive
Morning that celestially complements:
"Angels of the Night"

The Vows We've Said

As I close these eyes while preparing for bed . . .
A tingling thought emerges from inside my head . . .
Cause love is what lie forever embed . . .
During this integral moment that faithfully reflect:
"The Vows We've Said"

The Love Embed

As I reflect upon the vows we've said . . .
A strange feeling surrounds my Heart and Head . . .
Cause you've allowed affection to amorously Spread . . .
During this Binding moment that emotionally Protect:
"The Love Embed"

Joseph welcomes all letters. You can write him in care of:
The International Poetry Hall of Fame
1 Poetry Plaza
Owings Mills, MD 21117