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To Begin As It Began
Like the sea many of the best things in life ebb and flow, in and out and expanding just to contract back into its depths. To Begin As It Began by Michael Romani Like two ships adrift and at sea … Continue reading
On Darkest Night
It’s just how you feel when you break up, she says. I say, yes, maybe more so when you want to make up…I hope we do On Darkest Night by Michael Romani Dig deep into your soul And find your … Continue reading
In Remembrance of the Passage of the 19th Amendment
Lately, I have been a little distracted. Aloha Promises Forever would like to raise a toast to the Centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment that recognized the God given right for women in the US to vote. May … Continue reading
First Principles: It Is the Dearness of Freedom That Makes It So Valued and Valuable
“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Armed Forces Day 2019
Aloha Promises Forever is remiss in recognizing the men and women who serve both around the world protecting and serving us and those on the home front taking care of all the domestic things that are so very important in … Continue reading
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Nostalgia for Guantanamo (Reposted)
Attempting to work out the WordPress formatting glitch for Na/GloPoWriMo Day 11 on a place of origin: Nostalgia For Guantanamo by Michael Romani Nostalgia beats as a fond memory Of lived love and hearth of family Fondness of the heart … Continue reading
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First Principles: Freedom Is More Often Abridged By Gradual and Silent Encroachments Than By Violent and Sudden Usurpations
“I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden usurpations.” – James Madison
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Thought For the Day All That We Know of Love Is That Love Is All There Is
“That love is all there is, Is all we know of love.” – Emily Dickinson
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Revelations No. 2
Based in part on 1 Cor 15:24 : Revelations No. 2 by Michael Romani Caught up in the end days thundering Lost up in speculation and wondering We find ourselves looking for redemption Seeking this out in our stark contemplation … Continue reading
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In the Suffering of Christ
Based on 1 Peter 2:21-25 In the Suffering of Christ by Michael Romani Suffered for the cause of Holy Christ It is the role that we my bear and live Living to our best and to our finest We suffer … Continue reading
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