Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

Exiting To A New Beginning

Posted on December 31, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Exiting To A New Beginningby Michael DoyleThe alpha and the omegaThe beginning and the endLife’s alpha and its omegaLaid bare at the year’s beginning and endGod breathes our lives into motionWhatever the season’s emotionsWe aim to begin and finish strongAs … Continue reading →

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My Forever Valentine

Posted on December 30, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

My Forever Valentineby Michael DoyleAll the moments of life are lentCarelessly given and heavenly spentIt’s the separation and the lossThat defines what’s the bossCome away with me quietlyGiving your consent spoken and silentlyOpenly expressed inside your smileTelling me you’ll give … Continue reading →

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Complexity-Simplified

Posted on December 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Complexity Simplifiedby Michael DoyleOf all the things I have in life reservedThe right to peacefulness is deservedI have no need for people who like to cause stressAnd this is something I will readily address2024 will be a year of peace … Continue reading →

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Sharp Edges

Posted on December 28, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Sharp Edgesby Michael DoyleThe last eight years have been like a thrown gauntletBetween the sadness and anger, it’s been a punch in the gutThat serves best to divide this nation and world’s mindsIt is as if we’ve left our optimism … Continue reading →

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Things Seen In 2023

Posted on December 27, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Things Seen In 2023by Michael DoyleLooking back on what has been 2023There was a lot to know and more to seeAI taught us some about our self-doubtAnd as always, there was a lot to work outEverywhere we looked, there was … Continue reading →

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A Redemption Song

Posted on December 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Redemption Songby Michael DoyleThey harked the heraldAs the angels began to singSpreading the good newsIn the joy they dared to bringOn the night of the first NoelWith the shepherds in the fieldThe angels began to tell the taleOf mercy … Continue reading →

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Let’s Live A Conspiracy of Love

Posted on December 25, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Let’s Live A Conspiracy of Loveby Michael DoyleStaring at my blank screen thoughtfully,On this day, when it occurs to me softlyThat these moments of joy and Christmas cheerAren’t meant for one day but every day of the yearLetting God’s love … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Masterpiece

Posted on December 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Greatest Masterpieceby Michael DoyleThe Nativity reminds us of the storyPresent in our lives in all its gloryIn our hearts and in all of our daysWith not a moment spent in going astrayIn their play of love for the artsWe … Continue reading →

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Sparked Distraction

Posted on December 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Sparked Distractionby Michael DoyleAll the world is extraordinaryThere is so much to seeIn every moment and all actionsThere is the spark of distractionHopefully and creativelyYour safety is found in beautyAs you go out into the world to seeAll there is … Continue reading →

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Searching For Reasons Why

Posted on December 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Searching For Reasons Whyby Michael DoyleSearching for wordsThat just won’t comeHoping for a pocketful of miraclesBut finding noneThis is no way to spendThe moments leading to Christmas DayJust hoping for them to endCause they make no difference anywayTake another sip … Continue reading →

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