Thomas J. Martin

Phoenix, Arizona

(b) January 26,1958, Rochester, New York: (p) William George and Dolores Phillips Martin; (m) Susan Lynn, July 24,1982; (ch) Jennifer Lynne; (ed) St.Monica's Roch, NY Spenceport H.S., Spen., NY; (occ) Great Western Publishing (Phoenix Division); (memb.) Holy Spirit Church, AZ Songwriters Assoc; (hon) Numerous guitar recordings including sessions with such notables as Hal Blaine on drums, compositions recorded on Hollywood Artists Recording Companies album Gospel Jubilee and Star Route USA recorded by Amerecord Recording Company; original recordings (Future Now); (oth writ.) "In a Different Light" anthology; "Best Poems of 1995"; "Best Poems of 1996"; "Best Poems of The 90's"; Distinguished Poets of America; Member of The International Society of Poets; (pers.) I blame all my success on the Lord. (s.) Phoenix, AZ.

The Extra Mile
Thank you God, for this beautiful day

Please help me to get through it.

I know each day I ask you this,

And I know each time you do it.

Silver heart of Jesus,

Please shine on me today

help me go the extra mile

With faith to guide my way

Thank you Lord you've given, now,

To me, another day

Let me help another

On bended knee, I pray

Thank you God for this beautiful night

Please help me to live through it

And in my darkest hour

I know your morning light shines through it.

All poems Copyright © 1997 Thomas Martin. All rights reserved.