Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Something Bleeding This Way Comes

Posted on May 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Something Bleeding This Way Comesby Michael DoyleWord slithered along the corporate groundWhere all is ancient, and nothing new is foundSecrets told through half-truths revealedRemind us all of the things better off concealedPregnant pauses signal latent twists in positioningAs corporate successions … Continue reading →

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For Sierra (At Age 14)

Posted on May 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

For Sierra (At Age 14)by Michael DoyleThough sometimes now, I have to squint To get the clue of what it is you meantThis poem is for you as you reach 14Growing into one of my favorite human beingsWhether it’s building … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Thunder Dome

Posted on May 25, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Beyond the Thunder Domeby Michael DoyleIt took a day to really sink inTo catch my peace and reach ZenA private dancer left the buildingTo rest in Heaven, if God be willingRock-n-roll has lost its acid queenThe hips that hollered a … Continue reading →

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The Wonderous California Coast

Posted on May 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Wonderous California Coastby Michael DoyleWe are escorted by dolphin laughterComing from guardians who are afterThe company that they find in playAlong the bow of our boat, much like yesterdayWhen mighty Calypso sailed the coastal deepsAlong the coral reefs to … Continue reading →

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Blank Verse

Posted on May 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Blank Verseby Michael DoyleThe other day, I went to the libraryWith no intention to become contraryAnd picked up a famed anthologyOf poetry to see what it might teach meI’m sorry to say that it seems perverseWhen someone writes poetry in … Continue reading →

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Above the Earth, Heaven Reigns

Posted on May 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Above the Earth, Heaven Reignsby Michael DoyleAbove the earth, Heaven reignsNone of our efforts are in vainGod is with us in all our daysPresent for us always, in all waysWe would be nowhere without His lovePouring down from the Heavens … Continue reading →

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On the Wrong Side of the Tracks

Posted on May 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

On the Wrong Side of the Tracksby Michael DoyleJust south Of Desolation BoulevardOn the wrong side Of those rusted tracksIs a place we knowWhere the kids all goAnd the traffic’s slowWhere hearts beat forever Than the speed of lightOn the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Godly Marriage

Posted on May 21, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Thoughts On Godly Marriageby Michael DoyleHealthy families serve as the best foundationBringing blessings to others and our nationIt is not to put the horse before the carriageTo say that we should focus on the ways of marriageWe need to put … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Fight

Posted on May 20, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Father’s Fightby Michael DoyleI may be stupidBut I’m never dumbI might even beSmarter than someThere are times I’m afraidAnd other times, braveTo Hell with the plans they’ve madeIt’s my America that I fight to saveI am part of the … Continue reading →

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Big Sur

Posted on May 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Big Surby Michael DoyleThinking back under Indiana’s rainMemories of a life spent in refrainWhere too much was never quite enoughAnd jokers begged a thief to call his bluffI remember back to when weeks were doneWe’d pack the car to drive … Continue reading →

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