Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

In the Roll of Self Control

Based in part on 1 Cor 9:24-27: https://flic.kr/p/unFbcF In the Roll of Self Control by Michael Romani In the songs of our sweet redemption We find out way to sacred contemplation In this race all the runners will have run … Continue reading

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At the Margins

Life at the margins… At The Margins by Michael Romani Fear and death tremble at the margins And here I am always shopping for bargains In the end will I have wished I’d done more To bring more love and … Continue reading

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The Greatest of All Time

Often in discussing sports and things, people talk in terms of who is the greatest of all time.  That’s never made much sense to me.  We can never know who is up and coming for example as to why… The … Continue reading

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Creed of Worse Behavior

Doesn’t matter color of skin. It matters the quality of your soul. https://flic.kr/p/sbnQ6n Creed of Worse Behavior by Michael Romani In a sense of worse behavior Seeking desperately for a savior Tossing his hat into the ring Turns out it’s … Continue reading

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Blue Print of the Grand Design

Based in part on the Book of Ephesians: Blue Print of the Grand Design by Michael Romani Taking on the armor of God as my protection Withstanding the Devil’s darkest intentions Wearing a helmet of my undeserved salvation Bearing the … Continue reading

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Snow Bound (Through Your Eyes)

Seeing the world of winter in a new light: Snow Bound (Through Your Eyes) by Michael Romani The powdery white of this winter bright Paints my heart with a new kind of light Like new love refined and profound It’s … Continue reading

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Warrior Unknown

More light of truth shines on the valor of the few than ever before in history.  Yet, as always, the unknown warriors are those who more than often make the rulers who they are. Warrior Unknown by Michael Romani It … Continue reading

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On Coming Home Again

Is death just returning home again?  Some say so.  I don’t know. On Coming Home Again by Michael Romani It’s a matter of fact There’s no going back Only moving ever forward Hoping this moment takes us toward The new … Continue reading

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As All Moments Measure

I firmly agree with the proposition that it’s how we live the moments of our lives and not how many we get that matters most. As All Moments Measure by Michael Romani In each moment we treasure As all moments … Continue reading

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Still the Monkey Grins

The world has a monkey on its back.  It’s the darkness inside us all. https://flic.kr/p/q4tKWX Still the Monkey Grins by Michael Romani Born innocent Victims to the sins The sins of the father Eden’s fall set the precedent Banished, cast … Continue reading

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