Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Seasons Shift In Meaning

Posted on September 28, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Seasons Shift In Meaningby Michael DoyleIn times filled with doubt and questionOne certainty stands without hesitationThat as the seasons shift in meaningThese changes influence every human beingHearts break on the shores of coincidenceIn this time seemingly devoid of justiceAs phases … Continue reading →

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Moments That Bring Gratitude

Posted on September 26, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Moments That Bring Gratitudeby Michael DoyleThere are moments that bring gratitudeThat we must face with the right attitudeA first basis needed, a case made then pleadedThere is the voice of God that must be heededThese are the gifts that keep … Continue reading →

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Installation

Posted on September 25, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Installationby Michael DoyleIn this race of recurrenceMay we run it with enduranceThe baton passes in every generationThere is a strategy in this venerationLaying hands to pass authorityThis is the way of the legendaryTime passes in legs of this raceMaking changes … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged After, Authority, Baton, Change of Power, Embrace, Endurance, Family, Future, Generation, God, Hope, Installation, Joined Together, Layer, Laying Hands, Legendary, Legs, Life, Poetry and Poems, Prayers, Race, Raise, Reflect, Strategy, Veneration | Leave a comment

On the Tipping Point of Stupid

Posted on September 24, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

On the Tipping Point of Stupidby Michael DoyleOf all the thoughts on thought contributedThere it is on the tipping point of stupidThe calling of names that should bring shameYet, there it is in politics as if a gameSpeaking of trickle … Continue reading →

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Together We Praise

Posted on September 22, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Together We Praiseby Michael DoyleWe look together toward the futureThinking on those things to nurtureLike spending time in full devotionWe live lives deeper than the oceanWalking together as our tribe of lifeWalking together toward peace, away from strifeHand in gentled … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessing, Confide, Creation, Days, Devotion, Embracing, Facing, Faith, Future, Glory, Goodness and Love, Heaven, Jesus, Nurture, Ocean, Peace, Poetry and Poems, Praise, Salvation, Shine, Side By Side, Song, Steps, Strife, Together, Tribe of Life, Walking Together | Leave a comment

Let Justice Be Done

Posted on September 21, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Let Justice Be Doneby Michael DoyleLet justice be done though the heavens fallIs a worthy maxim that we all seem to recallJustice must be done regardless of consequenceIt’s a powerful construct said with confidenceBut let it be remembered that Piso’s … Continue reading →

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Every Day With You

Posted on September 20, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Every Day With Youby Michael DoyleIn every way, people try to push apartIn all the ways that break our heartsIt’s one in a million who stay the courseInstead of changing out that tired horseToo many dreams they just fall apartIn … Continue reading →

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Oblique Stare

Posted on September 19, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Oblique Stareby Michael DoyleI looked up in an oblique stareUpward into that cold ceilingFighting with God in my prayerHoping that my wish would be prevailingTwo daughters stood near by my sideI was not ready to leave behindAnd to my Lord, … Continue reading →

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End Game

Posted on September 18, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

End Gameby Michael DoyleAt the base of our societyIs none other than the familyWhere better to build a ministryTo make the changes needed for historyIt’s a struggle in drifting apartWe need to focus on matters of the heartThe stages of … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Awesome, End Game, Explanation, Family, Flaw, Heart, History, Known, Ministry, Oberstation, Plan, Poetry and Poems, Progression, Shown, Society, Sorrow, Struggle, Tomorrow | Leave a comment

With A Cup of Coffee

Posted on September 17, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

With A Cup of Coffeeby Michael DoyleWith a cup of coffee, happiness is servedJust another lie brings what is deservedThe weather blows in something strangeSoon it will be that a life will rearrangeKnowing when to step is the secretOf happy … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blinded Eye, Coffee, Cup, Feels, Glue, Happiness, Happy Endings, Keep, Rearrange, Step, Thinks, Undeserved, Weather, Weep | Leave a comment