Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Choices In Season

Posted on February 15, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Choices In Seasonby Michael DoyleThe broken wickedness of humanitySomehow becomes highlighted in our history.Like the blessings and curses of Isaac’s birth,Beginning with his declaration on this earth.We serve the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob’s legacy,And find our way in … Continue reading →

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The Best That I Can

Posted on February 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Best That I Canby Michael DoyleEven for a poet doing the best I can,I wish I were, in some ways, a better man.Sometimes, I can’t write another line,Though I wish I were her Valentine.Hearts impede and sometimes implode,Like a … Continue reading →

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Holding Onto the Truth

Posted on February 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Holding Onto the Truthby Michael DoyleToo much has been made of modern complexity,While forgetting that truth rests on simplicity.In this modern age, we circle the drainAs we swear, the easiest answers are in vain.Truth tellers don’t need to hide from … Continue reading →

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It’s Only A Memory

Posted on February 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

It’s Only A Memoryby Michael DoyleCracked pictures from another time,And now somehow it feels more than sublime.Once we walked under the moon, hand in hand.Where that went is hard to understand.Is it funny how love fell into a crack?And now … Continue reading →

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Heart Made Whole

Posted on February 11, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Heart Made Wholeby Michael DoyleIn the pain of endless moments,There are times of sheer torment.The things accidentally said,These echo roundabout in my head.Worse yet are the things I’ve seen.Sights that destroy my inner being.Painful recollections from the startAre the scars … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 4 (Dirty Hands)

Posted on February 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Dirty Handsby Michael DoyleThe truth speaks loudly, and sometimes too much.There is a penalty for doing such.Sometimes, the things we do break us in two.That’s not too much of a price to pay for you.So, our Lord, beloved, was there … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)

Posted on February 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 3 (Evil Understood)by Michael DoyleCourage sometimes needs permission,And so it was for Dietrich’s mission.Harsh words weigh from damnation,And were directed toward the Nazi nation.Religion was not the Lord’s game.Indeed, religion was often to blame.Jesus sought our full obedience,And … Continue reading →

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Leaning Into Abraham

Posted on February 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Leaning Into Abrahamby Michael DoyleThe thumbprint of Heaven is on our daysAs we cast our eyes toward God’s true ways.We serve the God of all of Humanity,And it begins with Abraham’s legacy.Faith is the anchor that tethers us together.All of … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer, Part 2

Posted on February 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Bonhoeffer, Part 2by Michael DoyleTo the bully, no one is a partnerTo that bully, no one is smarter.And if the smarter does not hide his mind,He’ll be lucky if any part is left behind.You find the bullies in hidden alleyways.Or … Continue reading →

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Page Turner

Posted on February 6, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Page Turnerby Michael DoyleSharing the Lord with a shout,Telling the truth of what it’s about.I love spending my Sundays,Lifting my life up to praise.There is so much I have to learn.I turn the page to discern.One day at a time, … Continue reading →

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