Monthly Archives: August 2017

Sandhill Crane Sentimentality

Posted on August 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Sandhill Crane Sentimentality by Michael Romani It’s coming to be that time again The night air grows cooler and thin As leaves of Autumn change again I find my memories rolling in Each fall it had become a tradition Each … Continue reading →

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Short Form Poetry Workshop –

Posted on August 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

How do you write Ekphrastic Poetry • Ekphrastic poetry can be done with any existing work of art, from painting to sculpture, to architecture to comic books to a fast-food joint napkin logo, to television and motion pictures. • Any … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – Plutarch’s Lives

Posted on August 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Reputedly on August 29, 30 B.C., Cleopatra took her life after hearing of Antony’s suicide.  There is something in his story that begs for a morality play.  Shakespeare did his noble best to provide just that. Plutarch’s life of Antony … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Rhyme

Posted on August 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Throughout all of our many centuries Hearts have been lost up on anniversaries With minds filled with willed versification Rhymed moments of steadfast dedication To do less might even, to some, be a crime We have given that much power … Continue reading →

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First Principles: American Character Is Our Anchor

Posted on August 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The steady character of our countrymen is a rock to which we may safely moor.” —Thomas Jefferson (1801) Don’t wait for help.  Be the help! I am so proud of the Cajun Navy right now. And I want to know … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Posted on August 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.” – John Locke, philosopher (29 Aug 1632-1704) Actions speak louder than words is an old adage.  It got that way as most old adages do – by holding a … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Faust – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Posted on August 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Today is the celebration of the birth of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe on August 28, 1749.  There may be no better day fit for an examination of his classic work, Faust. Faust is an excellent tragic play in two parts.  It … Continue reading →

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Next Lucky Strike

Posted on August 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The Next Lucky Strike by Michael Romani I’d offer you my soul But, it’s already sold Living on the edge In my search for gold This ring of fire Burns so bright Greed and desire Tugs at me at night … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Magnetic

Posted on August 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

There was a magnetic attraction When I first looked in your direction Stumbling over words I read Thoughts of you filling my head Whitman might have wrote the poetry But your smile said it all for me

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First Principles: Involve Children In What You Would Have Them Learn

Posted on August 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin  

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