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About alohapromisesforever

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

The Mystery of Love’s Voice

The Mystery of Love’s Voiceby Michael DoyleA voice can hit you with its memory.It’s the soft reminder of friends and family.There’s nothing more graceful than it could be.If this entire world didn’t need therapy.In the book of life, it’s the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: When I’m Worried and I Can’t Sleep I Count My Blessings Instead of Sheep

“When I’m worried and I can’t sleep I count my blessings instead of sheep.” – Irving Berlin

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First Principles: Men Are Qualified For Civil Liberty In Exact Proportion To Their Disposition To Put Moral Chains Upon Their Own Appetites

“Men are qualified for civil liberty in exact proportion to their disposition to put moral chains upon their own appetites…in proportion as they are more disposed to listen to the counsels of the wise and good, in preference to the … Continue reading

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From the Silence Remembered

From the Silence Rememberedby Michael DoyleFrom the waiting silence comes the memoryOf a time when Iran was full of majesty.This storied land grasps for freedom,Not wishing to be a kingdom or a theocracy. This time whispers the quietly reverent,This time, … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Life Is An Echo. What You Send Out Comes Back. What You Sow, You Reap. What You Give, You Get. What You See In Others, Exists In You

“Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. What you sow, you reap. What you give, you get. What you see in others, exists in you.” – Zig Ziglar

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First Principles: The Extravagant Expenditure of Public Money Is An Evil Not To Be Measured By the Value of That Money To the People Who Are Taxed For It

“The extravagant expenditure of public money is an evil not to be measured by the value of that money to the people who are taxed for it.” – Chester A. Arthur

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The Sum of My Confession

The Sum of My Confessionby Michael DoyleI know my LordKeeps moving me forward.He’s the God of second chances,Be it moments of action,Or failed romances.He pushes me past dissatisfaction.Daring me a little further down the road,Past the limits that I’ve been … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: In the Sciences, the Authority of Thousands of Opinions Is Not Worth As Much As One Tiny Spark of Reason In An Individual Man

“In the sciences, the authority of thousands of opinions is not worth as much as one tiny spark of reason in an individual man.” – Galileo Galilei

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First Principles: Next To the Right of Liberty, the Right of Property Is the Most Important Individual Right Guaranteed By the Constitution

“Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution and the one which, united with that of personal liberty, has contributed more to the growth of civilization than any … Continue reading

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When I Walk Faithfully

When I Walk Faithfullyby Michael DoyleLooking out on my left behind,I’ll never change my mind.I am not mistaken,And my faith will never be shaken.My God has been good to me.So, I give my best faithfully.He has helped me change my … Continue reading

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