Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

The End of A Season

The End of A Seasonby Michael DoyleTimes like these need clarity.All answers must come from integrity.Tough times need God’s leadershipAs we keep humble in our worship.Sometimes we stumble at the cross.We find ourselves lost in a loss.A pastor must lead … Continue reading

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Rules of Immortality

Rules of Immortalityby Michael DoyleI will guide and protect you,Her whisper tells your ear.Trust in her in all you do,And you have nothing to fear.Though it’s not a fault of creation,The truth becomes the situation,And all that’s left is the … Continue reading

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A Set of Octodils

Following 3 years of a poem a day (+ 109 additional days), I am ready to go back to practicing short-form poetry again. We will begin with a form called the Octodil . I will introduce at least one short-form … Continue reading

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God Breaking Through

God Breaking Throughby Michael DoyleIn God, I find all that’s worthy.Through life’s storms, I find His glory.He leads me through all of my days,Even when words fail in His praise.I lift my voice to the skies up high,Embracing the truth … Continue reading

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Never Look Back

Never Look Backby Michael DoyleA soldier’s life is to take life,Be it by bullet or by knife.The alleged purpose is to preserve life,In the middle of all of war’s strife.There are the quiet moments of observation,Of looking out into the … Continue reading

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Facing Down Hell

Facing Down Hellby Michael DoyleFacing down the gates of Hell,I found a better place to dwell.My shame was provided healing,And now I’m blessed with a new feeling.My heritage from God is in my veinsAs I praise His, the holiest of … Continue reading

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Ruth: A Love Story

Ruth: A Love Storyby Michael DoyleThe times of the Judges were a redemptive cycle of strife,Brutally reflective of that time’s strident life.In Ruth, Naomi is crushed and lost without pity.She was compelled by hunger to quit Israel’s Jewry.Crisis was averted … Continue reading

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Walls That Sing

Walls That Singby Michael DoyleChords splash down the hallwaysReminding me of my earliest days.All the records with wings on,They don’t require another time zone.Leading the procession down the crosswalk,They were bent over in the doubletalk.Walking back into the places called … Continue reading

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Filled With His Presence

Filled With His Presenceby Michael DoyleWhen the world keeps coming,The joy of the Lord keeps me running.With each day comes a new dawn.With the rising Son, darkness is soon gone.This day, the Lord has made,Brings joy that will never fade.In … Continue reading

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Living Love (In His Embrace)

Living Love (In His Embrace)by Michael DoyleDancing out of regret It helps me to forgetAll the troubles that I’ve seen In the life of being a human being.God’s love sets me free, Giving me positivityIn all my living days. It’s … Continue reading

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