Author Archives: alohapromisesforever

About alohapromisesforever

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

The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon

Posted on April 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

American history continues: The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon by Michael Doyle Richard Nixon was a non-charming and awkward leader But then again to the astute among history readers His reappraisal warrants much for our consideration Hard born and … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Milk Haynaku Sonnet

Posted on April 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 10, 2020! The objective is to write a: “hay(na)ku is a variant on the haiku. A hay(na)ku consists of a three-line stanza, where the first line has one word, the second line has two words, and the third … Continue reading →

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The Great Not So Great Society

Posted on April 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

American History continues through the Lyndon Baines Johnson presidency: The Great Not So Great Society by Michael Doyle LBJ entered his presidency aiming to be legendary Setting his sights on ending poverty through Great Society Johnson aimed to do this … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Noblest Pleasure Is the Joy of Understanding

Posted on April 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” – Leonardo Da Vinci

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First Principles: Children Should Be Educated and Instructed In the Principles of Freedom

Posted on April 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom.” – John Adams, in Defense of the Constitutions (1787)

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Cross Shaped of An Imperfect Heart

Posted on April 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

On the ninth day of Na/GloPoWriMo 2020, the optional prompt is to “write a “concrete” poem – a poem in which the lines and words are organized to take a shape that reflects in some way the theme of the … Continue reading →

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Turbo Charged

Posted on April 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

American History continues through the Kennedy presidency. Turbo Charged by Michael Doyle Nixon versus Kennedy; election 1960 Workhorse versus glamor; it hits me That the sleek athleticism of the New Frontier Was as distinctive as this election year The torch … Continue reading →

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Finding My Strength

Posted on April 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1st Samuel: Finding Strength by Michael Doyle Forever grateful for your serenity In times of fallen indignities That keeps my peace inside Keeping sure footed in my stride Finding strength in my belief In God and … Continue reading →