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In PAINTING THE WORLD GLAD, Rod Butler offers a collection of whimsical, thoughtful, and inspirational poetry for readers of all ages. Enjoy more than 80 poems that will encourage, entertain, and be sure to bring a smile.

★★★★★ Rod Butler has always been my creative hero, and seeing his creativity play out in Painting the World Glad is so satisfying. Each poem will leave you reflecting on the wonderful things of life.

- CHRISTOPHER P.N. MASELLI, AUTHOR, WRITING MOMENTUM

It is impossible to read this book without smiling. Rod has the ability to make words sing, dance, and entertain while reminding the reader of important biblical truths.

- MELINDA SPEARS ROGERS, MINISTER TO CHILDREN, CHRIST CHAPEL BIBLE CHURCH, RETIRED

Painting the World Glad is a terrific collection of thoughts, memories, hopes, and rumination in poetic forms. It inspires me to stop and experience life with all my senses. I need that. e world needs that. I would guess that you need that too.

- BOB SINGLETON, GRAMMY AND DOVE-NOMINATED COMPOSER/PRODUCER

This wonderful collection of whimsical poems will bring you warmth and smiles and a wonderful sense of joy to your heart

- SYLVIA MORRIS, RESPONSIVE EDUCATION SOLUTIONS

I enjoyed reading your poetry It was funny, poignant, and heartwarming.

- STACI MAUNEY, PRESTIGE PROSE

Rod Butler's words reflect the beauty of creation. is little book radiates wisdom, grace, joy, and peace, which will lift your spirit.

- AVERY FALKNER, EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF ART, PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY

In a world wallowing in superficiality and self-interest, these poems remind you of the unmistakable traces of the divine in nature and mankind.

- JAMES ROBINSON, WRITER/DIRECTOR, ZAP PICTURES

Rod's poetry lifts me up and reminds me that God is here, alive, and is loving me through everything-from beyond the universe down to his light within me.

- DEBI BARTON, WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER, AND POET WANNABE

I don't know who this Rod guy is, but he does my voice, which is unsettling, but hey, it works. And I guess he invented me. And my dog, Blinky. So, uh, I guess I should say, thank you

- CAPTAIN FLASHLIGHT, THE BRILLIANT ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN FLASHLIGHT