Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Dancing Shoes

Posted on December 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Dancing Shoesby Michael DoyleChristmas brings back faded memories,Mostly of how we love our family.The thing is that most of mine are dead,And still there is what needs to be said.I gather myself by the gravestone,Self-aware that I’m on my own.Thinking … Continue reading →

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Second Guess the End

Posted on December 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Second Guess the Endby Michael DoyleThere’s a lot of rightIn learning through the wrong.There’s a lot of hanging tightIn finding where I belong.It’s been a hard road to living,But that’s what I’ve been given.The movie is never as good as … Continue reading →

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One Breath

Posted on December 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

One Breathby Michael DoyleHeaven has its melody,It plays like a full symphony.It’s calling us all home.We walk together, not alone.There’s a taste like eternityIn all that God has done for me.There is a home before our adoration,As certain as we … Continue reading →

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In the Stillness of Night

Posted on December 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

In the Stillness of Nightby Michael DoyleThings don’t always go as plannedSnows have stormed, and we’re undermanned.But the stars still twinkled on a silent night,And somehow, that makes everything alright.God knows how to play accidents out.All of time’s moments are … Continue reading →

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Steve Cropper (In Remembrance of…)

Posted on December 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Steve Cropper (In Remembrance of…)by Michael DoyleCropper laid the template for rock-n-roll.Green Onions made the Soul Man cry. Sitting on the Dock of the Bay consoled our soulsAs Otis crashed and the rest of America cried.He proved that sometimes more … Continue reading →

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Longview

Posted on December 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Longviewby Michael DoyleComing the faithful altogether,Our praise songs get increasingly better. Our savior in the manger was bornTo be our king, as he arrived that Christmas morn.Humanity often fails in its precision.We are prone toward sowing our own division.History shows … Continue reading →

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Squandering A Golden Goose

Posted on December 11, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Squandering A Golden Gooseby Michael DoyleNewsome wants to lead our nation.What does he offer as inspiration?With the unwarranted swagger of new urbanism,His track record trends toward honest pessimism.Maybe he should reverse California’s ruinTo prove he has some idea of what … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Sincerity

Posted on December 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Beautiful Sincerityby Michael DoyleNot to be overly mushy or lame,But the God of a trillion stars knows my name.My name may never go down in history,But I rest assured that my God knows my destiny.Each of us is a star … Continue reading →

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Love Steps Out

Posted on December 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Love Steps Outby Michael DoyleEvery hour that is passingTurns into its own test.I find my life always changing. I don’t get much rest.It’s a long way to the sun.But I keep on reaching out.It seems my dreams have just begun.I … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Affordability

Posted on December 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Healthy Affordabilityby Michael DoyleThe trick to this is durability,If you’re looking for real sustainability.Common sense is the secret to an economyIn which everyone gains the needed ability…For all of us to make a reasonable living,And without that ability, there … Continue reading →

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