Communion & Compassion
The saintly fool and the cavalry
I’ve been them both to some degree
Professing truth from the corner box
EMT, then throwing rocks
Yet, despite these contradictions and the human this hypocracy displays
I’m growing in the spirit
Of the one who knows my heart and holds my days
The die was cast at an early age
Still now and then I skip a page
Forcing me to about face
A proper stance to fill this space
With the wisdom I was missing in the frantic pace to close another year
Communion and compassion
A perfect team to overcome this fear
Please don’t misunderstand me
Don’t assume my life’s a pure disaster
From every indication, there are many days I seem to get it right
Believe me when I tell you
It’s not the many days that he is after
But, a willing heart committed to living every moment in his light
The story ends on a higher note
Takes more than strength to stay afloat
His saving grace has rescued me
From all my schemes and strategies
With every fading sunset, through each new day and everywhere I roam
His love blows through my purpose
Like a wind against my back, to lead me home
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After a 35-year career in the Global Supply Chain Logistics industry, Maryland native Bob Reilly, is enjoying his second career as an author, freelancer, and singer-songwriter. His first published book, “Rideshare by Robert,” is a collection of journalistic short-story essays covering a 7-year, 25,000-ride life journey. The book is available everywhere online with signed copies available directly through Bob or at his ongoing “Meet the Author” events. You can also explore his last four studio albums and singles on all your popular music streaming platforms. Albums and singles include, “Work in Progress,” Unexpected Ways,” Perfect Love,” “The Journey Home,” and “I Thank God for You,” a song written and recorded in 2022 for his daughter’s wedding.He is the band leader and promoter for The Reilly Goulait Band. Bob and his wife have adopted three children from China, Korea, and the Philippines. Their passion for adoption also extends to their many pets, including their current Husky, Shiloh.