Category Archives: Poetry and Poems

In My Darkest Times

Posted on August 13, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

In My Darkest Timesby Michael DoyleIn my darkest timesWhen I’m all out of rhymesYou hold me in your holy palmKeeping me safe and calmYou pulled the Savior out of His graveWith all you are and do to saveJesus, you’ve always … Continue reading →

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To Yet Believe

Posted on August 12, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

To Yet Believeby Michael DoyleConfused by shadowsWe wonder at what we knowTo the heavens and to belowWe feint at what we might knowPerhaps spoken dreamsAre our best questsThe impossible, so it seemsGives us our best testsTo fight to right the … Continue reading →

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Anger Blocks the Way

Posted on August 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Anger Blocks the Wayby Michael DoyleAnger Seals away Steals away Keeps away Love Until the day We learn to say That which must be said Hope will be dead With disappointmentDanger Rules our decisions Without precision With the derision Keeping … Continue reading →

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The Fight For Nobility

Posted on August 11, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

The Fight For Nobilityby Michael DoyleTo fight for nobilityOften causes many to loseIn life’s lack of sensibilityWhich comes though we refuseThe Spanish InquisitionHad its inglorious powerThat it used without hesitationTo rule any given hourMadmen and poetsHave much in commonEven when … Continue reading →

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It Comes Down To…

Posted on August 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

It Comes Down To…by Michael DoyleIt comes down to right responsibilitySown thoughts reaped within our capabilityTo become the character of our destinyThough unseen thoughts might disrupt our journeyGod thinks highly of us and so should weOur thoughts determine who we … Continue reading →

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Living Days

Posted on August 9, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Living Daysby Michael DoyleThe rock of my foundationDefies natural explanationBut that of the Father’s loveGiven from Heaven aboveMy life is filled with thunderNever pulled down underBut given unfailing graceFaithful in His loving embraceThere is no failing in compassionRain cannot remove … Continue reading →

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A Mouse Dares To Roar

Posted on August 8, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

A Mouse Decides To Roarby Michael Doyle Consider only what life might becomeLive only for the deeds yet to be doneWoman lights the way for her manAnd it is his duty to do what he can How the world is, … Continue reading →

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On Being A Knight

Posted on August 7, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

On Being A Knightby Michael DoyleOf all the characteristics of being a knightIn a courtyard of perpetual lightOne must fast to compose one’s fortitudeIf a knight errant is to bear right attitudeForward, the procession movesTo find Don Quixote and then … Continue reading →

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Godly Thoughts

Posted on August 6, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Godly Thoughtsby Michael DoyleGodly thoughts are so full of powerRicher than those we think are oursWhat we think about focuses controlThat gives direction to our soulsGarbage in becomes garbage outTo be confident or filled with doubtWhat we focus on becomes … Continue reading →

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Dulcinea del Toboso’s Truth

Posted on August 4, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Dulcinea del Toboso’s Truthby Michael DoyleThe best gravy is the world’s hungerAnd in our dreams, we grow no youngerIn his sight, the lady’s true beautyRemoves her sins as is his knightly dutyHe’s dreamed of her as a virgin ladyAnd while … Continue reading →

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