Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Chasing Coral

Chasing Coral by Michael Romani Drawn to the magic of the oceans The divers film from their emotions It feels like time has slowed down In wetsuits and flippers worn like a clown An alien world on our own planet … Continue reading

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Seizing My Day

This morning’s sermon was based on the Book of Romans 8:18-39 merged with the idea of seizing this day to do those things we really know we should. Seizing My Day by Michael Romani Oh, just to begin again… Free from … Continue reading

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A Sensual Home

A Sensual Home by Michael Romani It is a quiet conversation Meant as an inspiration A dialog on access of space Living displays of the human race It is a touching of hearts In all of its curious parts On … Continue reading

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Purpose

Purpose by Michael Romani Through our trials We earn our name Be it one that’s proud Or bring us shame In this name We find our purpose Honor or blame This is how the world knows us We beat the … Continue reading

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Unshackled

Last night’s sermon was centered on 1 Peter 4:7.  This reads as: http://www.biblica.com/bible/niv/1-peter/4/ The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Being ever mindful of this and the surrounding … Continue reading

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Short Form Poetry Workshop – Magic 9, Pt II

From the same workshop: ow to write Magic 9 • 9 lines • No specific meter or syllable count required • Rhyme scheme is abacadaba o a o b o a o c o a o d o a o … Continue reading

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Short Form Poetry Work Shop – Magic 9

The story is told that a poet was scribbling fast and wrote the word Abracadabra accidentally forgetting the Rs.  I don’t know that I’ve seen any proof of this.  But, it’s a nice enough story and I’m sticking to it.   … Continue reading

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Perfect Enough

Looking for a four letter word that works for perfect enough for eternity… wait.. I think have it…. Perfect Enough by Michael Romani Home is sanctuary A place of love and healing Other places offer less Filled with danger and … Continue reading

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Sleepless Sunrise

Dedicated to the veterans with whom I work and do my best to help as they are no longer able to do as much as they once did.  It’s a silent tragedy that more veterans and  military members in this … Continue reading

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Peace of God

Peace of God by Michael Romani Matthew 11:28-30 New International Version (NIV) 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for … Continue reading

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