Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Heaviness Sighs

Posted on May 11, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Heaviness Sighsby Michael DoyleLife’s heaviness must dissipateBefore it becomes life’s fate.A little lightness never hurts anyone.Experiments made might still be fun.One likes to believe in music’s freedom,And that things might be permanent, if but seldom.It is played out with great … Continue reading →

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Learning To Talk To God

Posted on May 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Learning To Talk To Godby Michael DoyleHave no doubt, you’re allowed to question.We’re allowed to ask anything, no hesitation.Hannah did when she was childless and in sorrow.She learned well to hold on to her tomorrow.Heavens above and sweet mercy mild,Pain … Continue reading →

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Kick In the Teeth

Posted on May 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Kick In the Teethby Michael DoyleFolks deflect, saying it doesn’t matter,Even as it seems they feel their world shatter.It can be inane, like only so much chatter.Maybe it stops them from acting like a Mad Hatter.Even in the rain, their … Continue reading →

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Art and the Artist

Posted on May 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Art and the Artistby Michael DoyleIt isn’t much of a choiceAn artist must feel their voice.Of course, money means something,But it’s in no way everything.It’s better to go down in gloryThan to never live one’s story.The fight is the undivided … Continue reading →

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All Blessings Given

Posted on May 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

All Blessings Givenby Michael DoyleRejoicing in the day made,I am happy and unafraid.All debt has been paidBy Jesus, may He be praised.The Holy Spirit overflows,And my love of God grows and grows.These are the blessed days.I and mine walk in … Continue reading →

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Mistakes of the Conscience

Posted on May 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Mistakes of the Conscienceby Michael DoyleSometimes secrets spill out over drink.This is especially true when we overthink.Guilt makes us say we’re better than that.But we’re only human, as a matter of fact.At first, even the iconic, troubled German JewWhispered to … Continue reading →

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The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)

Posted on May 5, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)by Michael DoyleConspiracies accuse innocence of complicity.It’s how inconveniences become simplicity.Those that do not fit into shame or graceAre awkwardly hammered into their needed place.Ugly images shown cannot be left behind.They … Continue reading →

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Crimes Against Peace

Posted on May 4, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Crimes Against Peaceby Michael DoyleHeading into court for the first round,There were issues with no precedent found.The war to end all wars would continueUsing words as weapons and points of view.Formality and contempt were on display,Which would be wiser was … Continue reading →

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Rahab: A Matter of Reputation

Posted on May 3, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Rahab: A Matter of Reputationby Michael DoyleWe step out past the transactional,Living our Christianity as transformatiional.We’re celebrating our blessed priorityKnowing Jesus is loved with sincerity.What we’re known for may not be our reputation,As we lead through mistakes and found a … Continue reading →

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Across the Flickered Flames

Posted on May 2, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Across the Flickering Flamesby Michael DoyleFollowing the path inside the shadow,Footsteps led to breathing shallow.The smoke filled the last hallway,Still, courage called along the way.To save the next life was what truly matteredThe rising heat causes windows to be shattered.Pushing … Continue reading →

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