Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Pouring It Out

Posted on August 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

I am not certain. But, I think that maybe self inflicted is sometimes the worse loss? Pouring It Out by Michael Romani Tossing and turning I just couldn’t sleep This kind of hurt Is soul deep Self inflicted tears Welling … Continue reading →

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Leaving No One Behind

Posted on August 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

It’s estimated there are 65 million displaced refugees around the world. That’s a hard number to take in, isn’t it? What would God have us do? Leaving No One Behind by Michael Romani When you see your sister and brother … Continue reading →

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No Coincidence

Posted on August 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

An ardent atheist Issac Asimov was so startled by the number of improbables that allow live on the earth to thrive that he wrote a piece on that and the odds he tabulated were astronomical. He couldn’t bring himself to … Continue reading →

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Fades Away

Posted on August 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Life leaves us all, eventually… or, do we really transform into something else? Time will tell. Fades Away by Michael Romani Being somewhat civilized I kept my discontents to myself More probably cause I realized I’d find my better answers … Continue reading →

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Ozone Care

Posted on August 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Another of the Earth’s little protective systems is that fragile shield call the ozone layer. Ozone Care by Michael Romani Gliding through the ozone with good care Minding the healing of this protective layer The Earth, she is a living, … Continue reading →

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Strong On Defense

Posted on August 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The Sun is one part friend and one part foe. It’s amazing thinking of the ways the Earth protects us from this. https://flic.kr/p/mzC6Hg Strong On Defense by Michael Romani What is the strength of the solar flares To measure this, … Continue reading →

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Those Who Have To Shower

Posted on August 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

How did the alleged party of the working man in my country become so elitist and based on class division? Go watch the last Democratic debates and see how many references were made to those who have to shower after … Continue reading →

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Art and the Box Office

Posted on August 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Is the art of Broadway or a movie measured by box office or by other standards? Art and the Box Office by Michael Romani It may seem a bit of artifice To say that art isn’t measured by the box … Continue reading →

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Bringer of Life and Death

Posted on August 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The Sun.. at first thought is the giver of the warmth of our lives. On further reflection, it’s also a thing of cosmic rays, heat that can kill, solar flares. Bringer of Life and Death by Michael Romani The sun … Continue reading →

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Love People

Posted on August 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Trust, love; love, trust… hmm Love People by Michael Romani Stop trusting people Love the people And let them be Love them in being free Love them no matter what Believing them for their lot To offer and share Giving … Continue reading →

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