“There can be no public or private virtue unless the foundation of action is the practice of truth.” – George Jacob Holyoake (1817-1906)
I disagree with most of what this man stood for without some compromise of his root beliefs and agitation. But, I do believe that the foundation of all rightful action is the truth.
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” — George Washington (1789)
December 11th is International Mountain Day!! So you know.. don’t go fly a kite.. there’s gotta be a kite day right? Instead maybe either really climb a mountain or dream about doing that?
Mount Waddington's Fang by Michael Romani Extreme relief and spectacular scenery Not so much for its resplendent greenery But round this mountain of spoken mystery There is much awe inspiring and legendary It's maw is deeper than the Grand Canyon With an expanse that stretches on and on Often compared to a Himalayan relief This is a place of sacred beauty's belief From the distance, it's white crowned peak Is surely worth the journey to quietly seek It's somewhere there beyond the first snow drift And cozied into the cotton candy cloud rift It's far off finger beckons to our destiny This British Columbian mountain of mystery Offers to all climbers it's majestic embrace Written across it's dramatically chiseled face With pen to parchment, the dreamers tell the tale Of this mountain queen whose conquest would prevail In many the adventuring soul's rugged bit of heart Just waiting to climb to heights from bottom's start Her allure tugs deeply in the hearts in sharp descent The many weary travelers who dream the summit's ascent Push the limits of reason and caution this is agreed And still the mountaineers will always choose to proceed (c) December 11, 2019 Michael Romani All Rights Reserved
Another poem from the sermons on the dock series:
In Preparation For Journey
by Michael Romani
In the preparation for journey
There are steps meant for me
Putting my house in order is right
As I approach Heaven's light
To get my life close to right
Righteousness must be clung tight
It's wise you know to plan for death
Before the drawing of one's last breath
If you have taken this into action
In your ending days there is satisfaction
In knowing just what you pass along
And that all the part are where these belong
Every Christian knows of coming home
And that their place is engraved in the stone
The stone of Heaven's very foundation
And in this, we find our hope and inspiration
(c) December 11, 2019 Michael Romani
All Rights Reserved
“Everything you add to the truth subtracts from the truth.” – Alexander Solzhenitsyn, novelist, Nobel laureate (11 Dec 1918-2008)
This why a person should be very careful around such things as A Course In Miracles that purports to be a report of an interview with Jesus and states such things as we are coequals with God. We are not; nor shall we ever be. It’s as though a drop of salt water says it’s the ocean simply because it exists within the ocean…. and doesn’t realize that both are created and not the creator….
Tis Advent season…
Tis Advent Season by Michael Romani In these days of certain locus It is a time of spiritual focus We need to celebrate and worship Spending time in relationship Finding the time for sweet devotion Through God we collect our emotions Connecting in this sacred season We are sustained by Godly reason Let's take a few minutes for quiet time Focusing our hearts on the sublime Calming our minds and our hearts Glorifying God as from the very start Soothing words guide us to God's presence Some of the best of the best of our presents Knowing that God is the creator of everything And that is sufficient for the joy that it brings (c) December 10, 2019 Michael Romani All Rights Reserved
Happiest of National Lager Days 2019!* That’s right, someone thought enough of lager to make December 10th, it’s special day! So in keeping on keeping on….
Just A Bit of Near Christmas Cheer by Michael Romani It was getting to be that time of year He was out looking for some kinda Christmas cheer He walked in wearing a smile and in full swagger Ordering himself a Christmas lager Humming to himself sitting tapping yet so quietly He put a smile on his face for the sake of propriety Thinking... come again, come again to Christmas cheer Twelve ounce curls bore a smile from sipping his beer It started with a smiled bit of holiday Christmas melody Until note after note it became a crescendo of rhapsody The bartender laughed and reminded him not to be so loud That too much fun is the type of fun just not allowed Tapping with the spoons, the crowd around began to dance The guy dressed as Blitzen busted moves like a prance Thinking... come again, come again to Christmas cheer Twelve ounce curls bore a smile while sipping his beer Yeah, he was sipping on a pale lager, light blonde pilsner Getting kinda mellow and feeling smoothed over in flavor All the spirits were getting bright as it closed to mid A little more and his sobriety would be quite well hid The barmaid came over and flirtatiously took his keys But she did it with style and a smile sure to always please As he was thinking.. come again, come again to Christmas cheer Twelve ounce curls bore a smile while sipping his beer (c) December 10, 2019 Michael Romani All Rights Reserved
*In full disclosure, I don’t drink. This is just a part of a poetry project.
“My List of Virtues contain’d at first but twelve: But a Quaker Friend having kindly inform’d me that I was generally thought proud; that my Pride show’d itself frequently in Conversation; that I was not content with being in the right when discussing any Point, but was overbearing & rather insolent; of which he convinc’d me by mentioning several Instances; – I determined endeavouring to cure myself …, and I added Humility to my List, giving an extensive Meaning to the Word.” – – Benjamin Franklin
With the new year approaching, perhaps there is work to be done?
“It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.” – Mother Teresa
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