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About alohapromisesforever

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

Power of the Moon

There is a tidal pull to the moon that is nothing short of miraculous. Power of the Moon by Michael Romani The children must learn The power of the moon Pulled by tides we earn Our keep from the ocean’s … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: In Your Light, I Learned How To Love

“In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.” – Rumi    

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First Principles: While Exploring Nature, Enchanting Scenes Are Endless

“As we passed on, it seemed those scenes of visionary enchantment would never have an end.” – Meriwether Lewis I feel much the same way when I go hiking and in thinking on all the great beauty to be found within … Continue reading →

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Tricks and Tracks of A Natural Mind

Poetry in nature wherever and whenever it might be found is one of the best and most wonderful things that I’ve had the pleasure to experience in my life. Tricks and Tracks of A Natural Mind by Michael Romani Sublimely … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Give Thanks In the Morning For All You Have and If You Find No Reason, the Fault Lies In Yourself

“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Listen Well Is As Powerful As To Talk Well

“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” – John Marshall      

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Knock, Knock, Knocking

Watched a movie about some rockers that I kinda came up with in the world.  This came from that…. Knock, Knock, Knocking by Michael Romani Pulsating beat Keeps knock, knock, knocking Out on the streets We keep rock, rock, rocking … Continue reading →

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First Principles: May We Never Sacrifice Our Liberties

“However weak our country may be, I hope we shall never sacrifice our liberties.” – Alexander Hamilton (1790) Wouldn’t it be great if the Democrats would remember this?    

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First Principles: A People Intent To Be Free Must Be Prepared To Fight For It Themselves

“A people who mean to be free must be prepared to meet danger in person, and not rely upon the fallacious protection of armies.” – Edmund Randolph    

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Thought For the Day: A Woman Is Lucky If She Is the Last Love of A Man

“A man is lucky if he is the first love of a woman. A woman is lucky if she is the last love of a man.” – Charles Dickens    

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