“It will not be denied that power is of an encroaching nature and that it ought to be effectually restrained from passing the limits assigned to it.” – James Madison (1788), in Federalist Paper No. 48
Through physical, we find affirmation In this, we have signaled confirmation Wrapped in layers of living security Our love makes our sense of liberty
These are the rules we agreeably play by Finding our truths by which we'll stay by We find these agreements that we've made Lead to the best plans for which we have stayed
Touch by touch, we'll learn to grow This ocean of love gives us much to know If we move too fast, we'll learn to slow My heart reaches out to touch your shadow
Our affections build us, insight by insight Our every touch is felt, resting gentle and light Still, these become our ways of reaching connection Together, we learn to walk in the right direction
We learn to love as each other needs By the beating of your heart, I am freed In your eyes, I make my new start I'm not afraid that you'll break my heart
Touch by touch, we'll learn, and we'll grow This ocean of love gives us much to know When we move too fast, we'll learn to slow My heart stretches out to touch your shadow
Looking into your eyes, we'll toast the years Replacing sorrow and taking away our fears Together, we drink our love to feel our eternity I'm so glad that God gave you to love me
Slip away sips, we've taken our taste Learning the ease of needing no haste I know we are here for each other The music hints that we are meant for one another
(c) June 11, 2024 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading it.” – William Styron, novelist (11 Jun 1925-2006)
Sometimes valid issues are had Even true hearts can be sad But the kiss of love is understanding And be giving, not overly demanding
Each couple must without hesitation Learn to appreciate the value of questions There are many things of major concern But life is too serious to fall into heartburn
Whatever the good or bad of reluctance Every hazardous dilemma comes down to acceptance We need the ability to get beyond the surface It's the hearts of the matters that must embrace
It seems the true essence of being "good" Is to feel in the soul that one is understood Actions aligning with words measures integrity Everyone knows integrity is an absolute for intimacy
It all comes down to the state of red light kissing When each soul knows what it means to be missing Each is staking their claims as best that they can To prove the love within every woman and the best of man
Wrong words and actions can build walls of stone Frozen out, left in doubt, and feeling completely alone We somehow remain grateful for the truth of sunlight It reveals everything that is hidden in our nights
Love brings an easiness into our moments of living Two hearts are joined together to be loving and forgiving In every experience that we care to live and to know We find the intentions to learn and from this grow
In the state of living out God's most creative art We find that we each hold the key to one another's hearts We can lock it up and hide it away; or we can set it free I'm okay either way, knowing that you are the one for me
(c) June 10, 2024 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
In the days of my life, I seek every day to learn Knowing full well that there is much to discern Seeking only to do my best to live the good life I seek earnestly to put on peace and diminish strife
With each day that passes, I seek out God more Knowing He works all ways for good serves to reassure That in following His ways, I will find better days And for that reason, if no other reason, I praise
His holy name is the best source of my true inspiration Seeking His counsel before I set my soul on aspirations In reading the Holy Word, I seek counsel and heed this Knowing that the Lord's plans are plans of pure goodness
It's not that I fear the path of taking my good chances I know God's hope and purpose is best in all circumstances Trusting in the Lord, I find reliance on His sovereignty Is always the best course in living life with true dignity
All this comes in reliance on God's constant consistency Knowing that all comes out as it should removes uncertainty Every moment of life is transformed according to God's plan - Divinity works its wonders, truly as only God's divinity can
God's grace is the pillow on which I wish my head lay and rest Always filled with expectation that doing this passes the tests That life will bring as surely as today is followed by tomorrow Following God's path is the surest joy in comfort and in sorrow
(c) June 9, 2024 Michael Doyle All Rights Reserved
Heading out of Australia to escape this Aussie winter. First stop Japan, then UK/Ireland and if work doesn't call me back, onto Chicago. I will make it up as I go along
ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 