Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Living In the Flow

Posted on November 15, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

iving In the Flowby Michael DoyleThe swamps of Louisiana aren’t Disneyland,But they hold many surprises in water and on land.All around, there is always something to see.It is a place of happiness and alchemy.This is where the magic of happiness … Continue reading →

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Listen To the Stillness

Posted on November 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Listen to the Stillnessby Michael DoyleWe have to catch as catch can.That’s every woman and every man.It comes down to our contribution.It says so in the Constitution.We have the right to justly pursueAll the happiness that shines through.But no one … Continue reading →

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The Hunt Is On

Posted on November 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Hunt Is Onby Michael DoyleIn distinguishing past from present,It’s hard to say which grudge is most to resent.Both have their own aggravation,But neither can be allowed to be a distraction.Eyes and mind, center and focus, on the target,However hard … Continue reading →

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His Purposes

Posted on November 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

His Purposesby Michael DoyleThe evidence demands a verdictAnd it is easy enough to predictThat as sure as we chase this aroundThunder’s lightning will hit the ground.And we will joyfully findThat God will never leave us behind.The breath of the spirit … Continue reading →

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From the Mastery of Our Minds

Posted on November 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

From the Mastery of Our Mindsby Michael DoyleHappiness isn’t just for the lucky few.Instead, it results from the point of viewThat even when it is subject to derision,Happiness is most often a resulting decision.No matter the storms that surround,The creation … Continue reading →

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With Fresh Eyes

Posted on November 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

With Fresh Eyesby Michael DoyleAll of us have hurts with which we deal.We have to think and truly feel.Life comes with its share of drama.Each of us needs to recover from the trauma.We can’t just stuff it down under,Or it … Continue reading →

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Matthew: To Be the Light

Posted on November 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Matthew: To Be the Lightby Michael DoyleIn the Book of Matthew, the story is toldAs Jesus’ life appears above the fold.As a tax collector, he felt a bit invisible,But with God’s love, his story became invincible.Like individual cathedrals, we are … Continue reading →

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Gary Thain, Part II

Posted on November 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Gary Thain, Part IIby Michael DoylePainfully thin on Heep’s stoic stage,Gary Thain’s bass set the tone of the page.There in rock’s mighty kingdom,Came the mystic whisper of Sweet Freedom.This kind of lifestyle takes its toll.That’s just the price of rock-n-roll.Caught … Continue reading →

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To Embrace the Moments

Posted on November 6, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

To Embrace the Momentsby Michael DoyleLife is filled with moments to embrace.There is so much of life’s meaning to trace.All of this taken in builds the right attitude.It brings us face-to-face with gratitude.There is no such thing as a life … Continue reading →

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The Breath In My Lungs

Posted on November 4, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Breath In My Lungsby Michael DoyleGod brings light to the darkness,He brings me peace from this harshness.I lean on His love that is spoken,And He restores my heart that has been broken.I join in the choir passing out praise.On … Continue reading →

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