Author Archives: alohapromisesforever

Unknown's avatar

About alohapromisesforever

Writer, poet, musician, surfer, father of two princesses.

Meditation On the Boanerges

Mediation On the Boanerges by Michael DoyleSometimes we feel the fireWishing harshness to the wire.The Sons of Thunder felt this frustration,Impassioned to spread zeal across their nation.No, it’s not a bad thing, To live life with a bit of zing,Not … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Patience Is the Companion of Wisdom

“Patience is the companion of wisdom.” – St. Augustine

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

First Principles: Humble Yourselves Before the Lord, and He Will Lift You Up

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Nuremberg: History In Phase

Nuremberg: History In Phaseby Michael DoyleMay Seventh, Nineteen Forty-Five,The war in Europe came to an end.Those still living were glad to be alive.The lessons learned were a hopeless godsend.The inevitable capture of Hermann GöringSet off the events that became ongoing.These … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Principles: The True Liberty of the Press Is Amply Secured By Permitting Every Man To Publish His Opinion

“The true liberty of the press is amply secured by permitting every man to publish his opinion; but it is due to the peace and dignity of society, to inquire into the motives of such publications, and to distinguish between … Continue reading

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Light Makes Photography. Embrace Light. Admire It. Love It. But Above All, Know Light.

“Light makes photography. Embrace light.” – George Eastman

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Like My Dream Child

Like My Dream Childby Michael DoyleIt feels chaotic, sight unseen,Falling for another human being.Passion is a burning thing.But for some, a voice adds up to nothing.Love is an awesome journey,As you tell me of your destiny.You say you want what’s … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Principles: The Question Is, Not What Rights Naturally Belong To Man, But How They May Be Most Equally and Efficiently Guarded In Society

“The question is, not what rights naturally belong to man, but how they may be most equally and effectually guarded in society.” – Roger Sherman

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: The Whole People, Who Formed the Union…Men, Their Rights and Nothing More; Women, Their Rights and Nothing Less

“It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citizens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union…. Men, their rights and nothing more; women, their rights and nothing less.” – Susan … Continue reading

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tragic Seasons

Tragic Seasonsby Michael DoyleSuddenly, once upon a time,We thought that we had learnedThose things of faith and trustCould somehow be magically earned.If only we learned to seeThe other side differently.Mostly, we wanted to believeThe best of the world we conceive.But … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment