Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Puer Aeternus

Posted on September 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Puer Aeternusby Michael DoyleIt seems that from out of nowhere subtleThere’s an argument that has no rebuttalThat all of my desire for the highest riskHas passed my logic by walking tall and briskMy life had always been fairly straight and … Continue reading →

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Keeping Holy Balance

Posted on September 12, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Keeping Holy Balanceby Michael DoyleWe live in a world of brokennessWe must speak our praise with outspokennessAs we place one foot in front of the otherWhile we walk this life with our sisters and brothersScripture must be seen in its … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Heaven

Posted on September 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Touch of Heavenby Michael DoyleIn this house of worshipNo one disputes His kingshipWorthy is His nameThat takes us beyond our shameWe are thankful for His graceWith opened eyes we know our placeOpened hands are held up in praiseListening to … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Christian Test

Posted on September 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Romans 13:8 Love Is the Christian Testby Michael Doyle In every moment lived there is powerTo become transformed in the hourOf God’s greatness that we liveIn all the blessings that He gives Letting no debt remain outstandingThis way of love … Continue reading →

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The Eye of the Storm

Posted on September 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Eye of the Stormby Michael DoyleTo find the eye of the passing storm in life’s wildernessIs to find quiet hope in the chaos approached in the stillnessWhere the arts find our attention despite all life’s distractionsThe place where somehow … Continue reading →

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A Dark View of Neverland

Posted on September 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Dark View of Neverlandby Michael DoyleWhat kind of world is thisWith a closing of our eyes, we missThe changes are approaching lunacyAs conspiracy moves shadow into realityThe monkeys now run the big topAnd unneeded changes won’t stopChildhood heroes from … Continue reading →

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Wind River

Posted on September 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Wind Riverby Michael DoyleThe honest man finds solaceIn nature’s imperfectionsKnowing that nothing is flawlessHowever far man looks in any directionIn this lies the true beautyFelt as if compelled by dutyWith each passing year in successionMother Nature teaches her lessonsAs a … Continue reading →

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Politically Incorrect Revisited

Posted on September 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Politically Incorrect Revisitedby Michael DoyleIs there some kind of fearThat we the people might persevereInto the rapid-fire shaking upCrystalized by making upToo many improvised linesSliding through topical landminesIn an approximation of real-timeThat edges up into the sublimeIt’s that take no … Continue reading →

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A Pirate Sings In Heaven Tonight

Posted on September 5, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Pirate Sings In Heaven Tonightby Michael DoyleWasted away again in MargaritavilleYour three-chord songs really fit the billYou got the beach life just rightHitting all the beauties and highlightsAnd there’s a pirate singing in Heaven tonightA pirate saw forty, thirty-five … Continue reading →

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Truth Becomes A Life

Posted on September 3, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Truth Becomes A Lifeby Michael DoyleLooking at life in its full-lengthWe find our hold on truth is our strengthWithout truth, life is merely a stumbleWith all around us in a constant crumbleThis is happening throughout our landAs I pray to … Continue reading →

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