Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Not Conformed, But, Transformed

Posted on June 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Romans 12:2: Not Conformed, But, Transformed by Michael Romani In thankfulness, we live our prayer With gratitude for God being there Laying our burdens down to rest We live our love to the very best Keeping a … Continue reading →

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Twilight of the Gods

Posted on June 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Twilight of the Gods by Michael Romani Lately, it’s seemed a little perverse How many goodbyes, I’ve said in verse As baby boomers meet the end of trajectory And the twilight of the gods becomes history I’m sure this … Continue reading →

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Hanging Rock Picnic

Posted on May 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Hanging Rock Picnic by Michael Romani Like luminescent flowers in still life Bridal veil symbols waiting to become wives In a layer between viewers and the scene The girls poised on the precipice, If you know what I mean … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Tanka

Posted on May 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A Tanka is a traditional Japanese verse that has the format of: 5-7-5 (upper phrase) 7-7 (upper phrase) A Trio of Tanka by Michael Romani I Waka for true love Exchanged between just us two Whispered like promises Sunrise through … Continue reading →

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No Longer Fearing Now

Posted on May 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

It is written and, to a degree, I agree that the opposite of fear is love: No Longer Fearing Now by Michael Romani Sitting here now; somehow No longer fearing now Each heart is a burning ground Magnified in the … Continue reading →

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Taken Breath

Posted on May 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A poem based on a Memorial Day dance and a reality for far too many: Taken Breath by Michael Romani Whisper has it that it took away your breath The day they called to inform you of my death Seems … Continue reading →

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Every Word

Posted on May 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Every Word by Michael Romani Every word is a work of art Every verse imprinted on my heart In the 46th Psalm, there is spoken Where William Shakespeare is broken In an English sense of translation We find this artistic … Continue reading →

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Crossed Examination

Posted on May 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Crossed Examination by Michael Romani With a star crossed examination Of all the available information There are questions that arise Seen gently through a poet’s eyes With twenty love poems written It’s clear that a poet is bitten Deeply in … Continue reading →

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Neruda Blues

Posted on May 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Neruda Blues by Michael Romani If there came a day When you might look my way I think that I would smile No, I know that I would Through my longest mile Feeling the good of your good Your dreams … Continue reading →

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To My Youngest On Reaching Nine

Posted on May 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

To My Youngest On Reaching Nine by Michael Romani To my youngest on reaching age nine What can I say, sweet angel of mine But that I am proud of you each day As I watch you grow up in … Continue reading →

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