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Tender Moments in Poetry was first published in 1995 by the author, Richard Swartz.  One of the poems, "Peace", was recognized by former President Ronald Reagan.   "Peace" is listed below along with a couple of other poems from the book.   In all there are 103 meaningful and moving poems.  If you would be interested in purchasing a copy of the book or learning more about the author you can contact him in one of the following ways:

Richard Swartz
3518 12th Street
Columbus, NE 68601
poet@megavision.com

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of "Tender Moments In Poetry", please contact Richard.  Cost will be $5.00 plus shipping.  Only money orders will be accepted.


Peace

Peace can mean quiet
Peace can mean love
For let America have peace

Peace can mean friends
Peace can mean thanks
Peace can mean no wars no more

For peace we can be "free"
Let the world have peace forever more.

Lonely People

Where do lonely people go?
Crying out on the street
Hoping, praying, running

Where do lonely people go
(They Just) Hide away their
Feelings, I wonder...Why
They are lonely..

Where...Yes where do lonely
People go...

Would You Still Love Me?

If my legs and feet would not
work any more,

And if I should lose my hair,
Would you still love me?
If I did not become the
perfect person you wanted me to be,

And if I became blind and deaf
and lost all my strength,

would you still love me?
yes said the Lord for you are
my child and I love you,

And there is nothing in this
world that would keep me from you.

Romans 8:37-39

Freedom Flight

Brought to a world
that is filled with
grace and love,

Placed in the sky a white...
Winged dove, filled with love

Flying so high and free
and I am...

Filled with excitement
as I watch with joy deep inside.

Come to my surprise,
that I finely am free.


What Others Have Said About "Tender Moments in Poetry"

"This collection of poetry is a window on the soul of one of God's own.  Richard could very easily have given up and listened to many of those around him that he would never be anyone of any value.  Yet he listened to a deeper voice and faced the limitations that threatened to imprison him in a meaningless life.  He conquered many of those limitations and has learned to cope with the rest.

These poems reflect on both the inner path of growth as well as the external beams of light which have guided him.  Richard is a remarkable man and these poems are a tribute to the power of the human spirit when it is kindled by the spark of God's own Spirit."
             Michael W. McMurtry, Pastor, United Methodist Church
             Harry A. Walles, Pastor, Free Evangelical Covenant Church