Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Master of Lies

Posted on November 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

There is one master of lies, though is ways and means are many. Master of Lies by Michael Romani The master of lies Speaks in his duplicity With seductive eyes He offers joyous depravity He is alluring in his sentiment … Continue reading →

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The Gentleness In Us

Posted on November 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Philippians 4:5: The Gentleness In Us by Michael Romani The Wizard announced his greatness Dorothy responded with her meekness Not a cowering bit of quiver But with the strength to make evil shiver This thing we … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday (I Miss You)

Posted on November 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Some people leave an indelible mark on your life. It’s only natural that one of these is my sister. They say the pain will stop. Then why am I in tears?? Happy Birthday (I Miss You) by Michael Romani Standing … Continue reading →

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Black Friday Concessions

Posted on November 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Crass commercialism versus spirit of Christmas anyone? Black Friday Concessions by Michael Romani Looking down from my self imposed mountain I spied a parade announcing one thing certain At the end of one very long advertisement Santa Claus’s arrival came … Continue reading →

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Stages of Gratitude

Posted on November 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Life when seen through the lens of a western movie …. https://flic.kr/p/rMa2hR Stages of Gratitude by Michael Romani Down the old dusty, winding road A creaky stagecoach takes it’s journey Each passenger an expert and a scold Pressed for wisdom … Continue reading →

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An Actor’s Creation

Posted on November 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Acting like writing like playing a musical instrument is a creative act and in so creating some begin to believe a little more about themselves than they should. This isn’t to say that what they’ve created in mimicry shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Short Form Poetry Workshop: Arkquain String -Sunshine Arkquain

Posted on November 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Tonight’s Short Form Poetry Workshop exposed us to the Arkquain String form. So, what exactly is that and how does it work, right? It was invented by Madison Shaw, aka Arkbear on Allpoetry. 12 lines with ( 1 ) break … Continue reading →

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Tender Conspiracy

Posted on November 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Thanksgiving, St. Nicholas Day, Christmas, New Year’s Eve… all of these times bring our families together don’t they? Tender Conspiracy by Michael Romani Joined together in tender conspiracy These are the truths found in family Little secrets and jokes that … Continue reading →

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To Unite A Kingdom

Posted on November 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Started watching the Third Season of The Last Kingdom on Netflix today. This is loosely based on that: To Unite A Kingdom by Michael Romani The kingdom that is must not fall The blood of sirens majestically call For all the … Continue reading →

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The Wolf of God

Posted on November 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Cursed bane or blessing… am I alone in sometimes wondering which is which when it comes to watching the tortured souls and their travails that often make for those who and what entertain us most? The Wolf of God by … Continue reading →

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