Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Monkey Play

https://flic.kr/p/tP6nNL Monkey Play by Michael Romani Seen from above as a thick carpet of green But then… things are never as they’re seen Each animal like monkeys in the canopy Clamber and cope as they pass tree to tree Red … Continue reading

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Amazon Canopy

https://flic.kr/p/q4tKWX Amazon Canopy by Michael Romani Morning melodies float across the jungle canopy Soft and low, almost close to soft temerity As it stretches across the mighty Amazon It’s seen for its endless beauty going on and on So large … Continue reading

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Winds of Change

Based on Acts 2:1-42: Winds of Change by Michael Romani There in the indefinable something Is the difference that love brings Changing lives and effective in mission Doing their part for the Great Commission In that sense of wondrous anticipation Is … Continue reading

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Momento Mori

Momento Mori by Michael Romani Remembrance of death is something I embrace Every morning when I look at my mirrored face Trying so hard, it is my struggle to find peace The preacher whispers, forgiveness brings release But, it’s been … Continue reading

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Counting Costs

https://flic.kr/p/sNeKPN Counting Costs* by Michael Romani Big news for the Democrats No, it’s not about New York City rats But, it is about rats across the maze That sit there staring in a daze It seems that somehow it’s news … Continue reading

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Virtue In the Vicious

Virtue In the Vicious by Michael Romani I don’t want to start a rumor Especially not one that might prove a tumor Wracking its damage on our society But looking back on the pages of history I will stand true … Continue reading

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Thankfulness Takes Root

Based on a sermon around Romans 1:21 Thankfulness Takes Root by Michael Romani It’s not so hard to say Is it brother? Thank you God every day Do you feel it, brother? Every moment passes by And I have to … Continue reading

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Transparent Metaphors

Transparent Metaphor by Michael Romani Metaphors are important That’s what she said I agreed, they are significant I kept that thought in my head No gold star child was I I could barely look her in the eye Still, there … Continue reading

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Run, Run

Run, Run by Michael Romani Run, run But you can’t get away Undone Thrown into the fray Caught in a blaze Lost in a daze Of the good and then the bad Saner than I’m mad Encircled in fury Always … Continue reading

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In the Beginning of This Season

Based on a Sunday evening sermon based on The Book of Acts 16: 16-34. In the Beginning of This Season by Michael Romani In this day and beginning of this season Help us to remember this season’s reason That the … Continue reading

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