“On every question of construction carry ourselves back to the time when the Constitution was adopted, recollect the spirit manifested in the debates and instead of trying what meaning may be squeezed out of the text or invented against it, conform to the probable one in which it was passed.” – Thomas Jefferson (1823)
“The happiest is the person who suffers the least pain; the most miserable who enjoys the least pleasure.” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau, philosopher and author (28 Jun 1712-1778)
Holistic Commitment
by Michael Doyle
There is no real culture of life
Without the culture of married family
Here in this world filled with strife
This is not just an empty homily
But a call for holistic commitment
To which there should be no resentment
But a desire to live life right
And cling to good principles holding them tight
Candles lit in darkness in search of hope
For too many feeling they're at end of rope
Walking away is an act of chilled violence
This must be spoken against the silence
All life is sacred, I repeat again
There is nothing righteous in those who pretend
That the death of innocence fixes anything
It only brings a cloud of darkness to everything
Each child born is a blessing in experience
There is this chance to make good difference
Bringing love to a loveless world filled with cold
Every child's life is a miracle waiting to unfold
It's a harsh brutality to kill the most vulnerable
Because of a brash irresponsibility by the fully capable
For those less capable support should be there
So that there is hope to replace the baseless fears
There is a conversation to be had about abuse
And a rejection for those who treat others like refuse
Pregnancy care does not end at the moment of birth
Not if we intend a better place on this earth
(c) June 27, 2022 Michael Doyle
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“Love is the only Force Capable of Transforming An Enemy Into A Friend” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Public virtue cannot exist in a nation without private, and public virtue is the only foundation of republics. There must be a positive passion for the public good, the public interest, honour, power and glory, established in the minds of the people, or there can be no republican government, nor any real liberty: and this public passion must be superiour to all private passions.” – John Adams, letter to Mercy Warren, 1776
Changing the Narrative
by Michael Doyle
It's the heart of the matter
To stand firm and not shatter
From the first heart's beat
We are born to find our feet
To save a life, we do as we can
Listening gently offering our hand
Made in the likeness, we advocate
Loving well instead of leaving to fate
From generation to generation, we pass on
The inheritance of our fathers, until we're gone
Living life through the firm tickles
As the foundation of getting us out of pickles
Broken as we are, we pursue the ends of truth
Keeping our eyes focused from our youth
Being careful of whom we share our dreams
Even a coat of many colors comes apart at the seams
Staying the course will get us down the road
Keeping our faith as the game of life unfolds
Sharing the blessings that have come before
With the spirit of an eagle, until our souls soar
Each of us is tasked with our responsibility
To take care of the fullness of our family
Let the eyes of the faithful wake to see
All the possibilities that might yet be
In these moments, spent quiet and reflective
Let's pray to find the even better perspective
Waking to the fullness of our crystal vision
Let's renew the hopes of our lives' mission
When things don't work, we need to find change
Giving up the old to receive the new and strange
Learning needed lessons to find this in the new
Maybe the best of grace find the feel of more true
Obsessing over things that are out of our control
We bring unneeded troubles to curse our souls
When we need to find ourselves to becoming capable
We need to work out that our hands remain able
To break the generational curse is a matter of choice
It remains so in our decision when spoken in our voice
Rallying strength to do as we've known that we must
To make the needed changes and live life in deep trust
Bringing blessings to each new founded generation
Living the love needed by those who hold us in veneration
All of our struggles find healing in our hands
And are best lived in accordance with God's good plans
Let those who have ears, take a chance and hear
Leaving false doubt and walking without fear
Changing our ways to do things a bit different
Keeping things humble and living more reverent
(c) June 26, 2022 Michael Doyle
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“ But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
“I believe the greatest gift I can conceive of having from anyone is to be seen, heard, understood, and touched by them. The greatest gift I can give is to see, hear, understand, and touch another person.” -Virginia Satir, psychotherapist and author (26 Jun 1916-1988)
Inspired By Conversation
by Michael Doyle
Life has its hits
That come along the way
The Devil has his dues
We all have to pay
It's a slow parade
The passage of these years
Filled with ups and downs
Its smiles and its tears
But of all the things
That have come and gone
The thing I'll miss the most
Are your smiles before the dawn
Inspired by conversation
The words that come from you
Who knows our destination?
Yet, your soul shines through
Like a rainbow constellation
I am easily caught in the beauty of you
Played out in endless fascination
It's a dream, I'm wishing to come true
Words waft shimmering in the air
Like the lyrics of my favorite song
Ideas exchanged wondering as we dare
With each note, I feel as if I belong
What's better than an inside joke
Are the connections that are real
You are the fire behind my smoke
The time spent with you makes me feel
Inspired by conversation
The words that come from you
Who knows our destination?
Yet, your soul shines through
Like a rainbow constellation
I am caught up in the beauty of you
In an endless stream of fascination
It's a dream, I'm hoping to come true
(c) June 25, 2022 Michael Doyle
All Rights Reserved
“Everybody knows that the family is the bedrock of any society because it is in the family that the child learns how to be — how to be cultivated, how to be mannerly, how to have values. And if we don’t have that, then things go awry. And you see, our society, our children, are looking for meaning.” – Winsome Sears
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