Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Humble Yourself

Based on a sermon based on James 4:10 Humble Yourself by Michael Romani There’s a trick to humility You gotta do it quietly It’s not a thinking thing It’s about what you bring Just doing what is needed Keeping to … Continue reading

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Washington’s Legacy

Washington’s Legacy by Michael Romani Looking back on the edges of history Today, I am thinking how Washington Aided by others acted to save his legacy Like most creatures, born of necessity Sown were the bitter fruits of American victory … Continue reading

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Offense In the Name of the Lord

Offense In the Name of the Lord by Michael Romani Preacher man keeps on saying That he’s here for truth not playing Truth is what it is what it is To tell anything less would be amiss He’s been that … Continue reading

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My Daughters’ American We

https://flic.kr/p/vCW1P4 My Daughters’ American We by Michael Romani Looking on the America of today With all of its conflicts in the way It reminds me of post Revolution life Ablaze with near anarchy and civil strife We of today should … Continue reading

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To Know Your Soul

To Know Your Soul by Michael Romani I only want to know your soul Do you think that will be alright? For the first time, I’ve found my role I am content being the shadow to your light This seems … Continue reading

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Substance Over Form

Based on a sermon based on 1 Samuel 16:7 Substance Over Form by Michael Romani I’ll say this with great reluctance Samuel might have been king But he was all style, no substance Israel waited for David to bring Those … Continue reading

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A Warrior’s Unveiling

A Warrior’s Unveiling by Michael Romani From birth, a warrior is taught To do his best in all that he might May trials come in training for the onslaught All in preparation for the battles to be fought All of … Continue reading

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Caving In

Caving In by Michael Romani Looking around Sometimes it seems That what we’ve found Is far less than our dreams Heaven is caving in It’s a sinkhole That we’re living in Spiraling out of control Served up On hot plates … Continue reading

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Make Me A Servant

Make Me A Servant by Michael Romani Moving from the ways of the deceiver I want to be God’s go to receiver Use me, Lord, in all of my future days Raise me, Lord, to serve in all of my … Continue reading

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Sneaking Suspicion

Would it be a wake up call If you tried to learn it all And realized there was more to know Thank you ever really could Would it be an ethical death row To live your life striving to do … Continue reading

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