Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

By the Mercies of God

Today’s message at the House of Prayer service was centered on Romans 12:1-8. It s a two part sermon and next week will deal with three obstacles that interfere with our walk with God. By the Mercies of God by … Continue reading

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The Demise of A Rambling Man

Along the path of my life, as with many other lives, so much music has come and gone.  Among these sonic paths along the way, there are those that have left their mark indelibly etched in the deepest fabric of … Continue reading

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Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs by Michael Romani Sparsely revealed and concealed Into a sense of shallow space The final deal is sealed At the rush of a dialog’s pace The only response to lit rain Is the feeling of loss and pain … Continue reading

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An Unfolding of Origami

An Unfolding of Origami by Michael Romani The warmth of memories Is all the magic we need To see us through our temerities And plant our familial seed Love is the greatest magic Both happy and semi-tragic It moves us … Continue reading

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Spiritual Triage

Wednesday Night Sermon time again!  This time the sermon centered on 1 Peter 14.  Somehow that translated into a meaningful sermon that might be best captioned ‘Spiritual Triage’.  From it sprang this poem: Spiritual Triage by Michael Romani Making precious … Continue reading

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In Uneasy Times

In Uneasy Times by Michael Romani I love that you are always there for me Un-complicating the things that I fear Putting all things to right as they should be Making me stronger as you hold me near Telling me … Continue reading

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Monochromatic White Box

Monochromatic Whitebox by Michael Romani Cut out in intervention Open to interpretation Letting in the light Taking shape as it might Never knowing, always glowing Blooming and ever growing Throwing in your everything Overlaid with all you can bring Always … Continue reading

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Memories Along One Year’s Journey

Memories Along One Year’s Journey by Michael Romani Before there was a known you I spent my time floating about Never knowing quite what to do A lot I did caused a lot of doubt Mostly, I wanted to be … Continue reading

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Sacrifice of Service

This Sunday’s sermon was about service to others and how it is exactly in keeping with God’s Word and His example lived as Jesus.  I could not agree more.  My ancestors were once knights.  While many knights have received a … Continue reading

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Smoked Traces

  Smoked Traces by Michael Romani Slipped past like some kind of stranger Living fast never out of constant danger Chronic in your obscene defense Unable to get past the pretense Doubt leads to savage death The time has come … Continue reading

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