Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Love and Mercy On A Summer’s Day

Posted on June 11, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Love and Mercy On Summer’s Dayby Michael DoyleIn these lean times of heroes and villains foundOn the dirty streets of LA traveled around,He fell into the cliche of cause and correlation.Addiction to unheard sounds became an attraction.There inside the labyrinth … Continue reading →

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Heaven’s Hope

Posted on June 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Heaven’s Hopeby Michael DoyleHeaven’s hope is foreverSo maybe it’s cleverThat we listen when angels cryWith our hands lifted to the sky.We proclaim our love in Jesus’s name,Doing our best to remove all blame.We speak the truth of our claimThat by … Continue reading →

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Concerns For Perennial Truths

Posted on June 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Concerns For Perennial Truthsby Michael DoyleAdmittedly, I grew up differently,Believing in my nation and God reverently.Strength of character and in spirit,Where the battle was righteous, I would bear it.I have watched as our ideals were beaten down,And somehow Marxism claimed … Continue reading →

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Anchored In Grace

Posted on June 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Anchored In Graceby Michael DoyleWe stand as ambassadors,In this world of brokenness,Presenting loving truth,Yet, sometimes noted for outspokenness.All that we possess has been givenBy our God who is truly living. Our response is one of contemplation.It leads to our redemption. … Continue reading →

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In Opposition To the Mexican Reconquista

Posted on June 7, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

In Opposition To the Mexican Reconquistaby Michael DoyleIt sometimes feels like we’re living in a different world.Illegal immigrants line up in Compton with flags unfurled,Feeling cocksure against the logic of prudent advice Like they can take on the police, the … Continue reading →

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Omaha Beach

Posted on June 6, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Omaha Beachby Michael DoyleThe American soldier was carried by perpetual motionIn a metal hull as he prepared to land from the ocean.The air around him was filled with the stench of salted fear.All around him prayed, certain their deaths were … Continue reading →

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Faithful In Time and Grace

Posted on June 5, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Faithful In Time and Graceby Michael DoyleI’d be the one mistakenIf I didn’t notice when I was shaken,And that God provides my foundationWhen I build my life in my station. As a believer in my confession,There is no struggle without … Continue reading →

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Meeting God

Posted on June 4, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Meeting God by Michael DoyleMeeting God in His dwelling place,He fills us with love in this holy space.Holding us near as we call on His holiness,In immersion, we’ll never be the same.Here in my holy contemplation, I receive my sacred … Continue reading →

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Soul Rot

Posted on June 4, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Soul Rotby Michael DoyleWhen your bad is so goodThat it’s become understoodAs being what you’re best at,It may be best to remember that.It’s not exactly forgot.You’re suffering from soul rot.Staring death in the face,And keeping it in its place.You keep … Continue reading →

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Rural America

Posted on June 2, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Rural Americaby Michael DoyleDespite the beauty of the scenery,There are challenges in this community.There is more here than the movies showAnd the truth is there’s more to know. There’s a harsh struggle in the economy.Jobs are scarce and the people … Continue reading →

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