Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Short Form Poetry Workshop –

Posted on August 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

How do you write Ekphrastic Poetry • Ekphrastic poetry can be done with any existing work of art, from painting to sculpture, to architecture to comic books to a fast-food joint napkin logo, to television and motion pictures. • Any … Continue reading →

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Next Lucky Strike

Posted on August 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The Next Lucky Strike by Michael Romani I’d offer you my soul But, it’s already sold Living on the edge In my search for gold This ring of fire Burns so bright Greed and desire Tugs at me at night … Continue reading →

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Moving Past Our Procrastination

Posted on August 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based on James 1:22 Moving Past Our Procrastination by Michael Romani Be a doer not just a thinker Moving on beyond a milk drinker Inaction doesn’t get us there It’s best to move on to where No more procrastination Time … Continue reading →

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The Chaser

Posted on August 26, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based on Twilight Zone, Season 1, Episode 31 in the continuing poem study requested by and dedicated to my eldest daughter: The Chaser by Michael Romani Somewhere between the light and the shadow There lies a truth that we all know … Continue reading →

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Shadow Poetry

Posted on August 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

As a second Rispetto, I used a different form common to this type of poetry. From it came a brief look at the poetry itself: Shadow Poetry by Michael Romani The shadow poetry of old Tuscany Delights in the night … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible Study Tools, Italy, Photograph, Quatrain, Rhymes, Rispetto, Short Form Poetry, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Short Form Poetry Workshop – Rispetto – Making America Great Again Rispetto

Posted on August 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

How remiss of me, I forgot to post that I attended the Short Form Poetry Workshop this past Tuesday. The form studied this week is the Rispetto: How do you write a Rispetto • 8 lines broken into 2 stanza … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged America, Faith, Healing, Ideals, Poem, Prayers, Rispetto, Short Form Poetry, Stanza, United | Leave a comment

In Defense Of (Damage Done)

Posted on August 24, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In Defense of Damage Done by Michael Romani Even after all the damage done The battle has only just begun Words will not win what must be won But with the courage needed as one One who can move beyond … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Anger, Battle, Bible Study Tools, Comission, Companionship, Conspiracy, Damage, Danger, Defense, Defiance, Omission, Perseverance, Photographs, Poem, Poetry, Stand, Strength, Walk the Walk | Leave a comment

Temptation Frustration

Posted on August 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based On Matthew 4:3-4 Temptation Frustration by Michael Romani It’s all of the persuasion That mighty temptation Oh, the frustration Of falling for that deception The price invested When we are bested By the glitter of lies Such convincing alibis … Continue reading →

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Things Shared

Posted on August 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Things Shared by Michael Romani Maybe it’s as silly as it seems Telling you of all of my dreams Spelled out in a songster’s serenade As we dance of old fashioned promenade But what good is a life, babe, If … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Care, Dreams, Holding Hands, Joy, Life, Love, Poem, Poetry, Promenade, Rain, Serenade, Share, Smile | Leave a comment

Great American Eclipse

Posted on August 21, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Great American Eclipse by Michael Romani Monumental crowds wait in expectation Joined in the sensational celebration Excited smiled curve on all the lips In a once in a lifetime total eclipse There is a path of projected totality It is … Continue reading →

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