Tag Archives: Air

Thought For the Day: A Landscape Does Not Exist In Its Own Right, Since Its Appearance Changes At Every Moment; But the Surrounding Atmosphere Brings It To Life

“For me, a landscape does not exist in its own right, since its appearance changes at every moment; but the surrounding atmosphere brings it to life – the light and the air which vary continually. For me, it is only … Continue reading

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Always, Never, and Forever

Always, Never, and Foreverby Michael DoyleAlways, never, and forever,A girl in her youth though herself clever.With a haughty sense, and lacking graceShe said goodbye to his parental embrace.Her father silently let go,Hurting that he had barely said hello.It’s the modern … Continue reading

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Omaha Beach

Omaha Beachby Michael DoyleThe American soldier was carried by perpetual motionIn a metal hull as he prepared to land from the ocean.The air around him was filled with the stench of salted fear.All around him prayed, certain their deaths were … Continue reading

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Moving Me Forward

Moving Me Forwardby Michael DoyleLike God’s only childI arise feeling wildAs I step out of the shadowTo see where this goes.Grace takes me by the handTo help me understandMy precious freedomWithin my Father’s kingdom.I dance on the air,Feeling as though … Continue reading

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First Principles: A Nation That Destroys Its Soil Destroys Itself

“A Nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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First Principles: A Nation That Destroys Its Soils Destroys Itself. Forests Are the Lungs of Our Land, Purifying the Air and Giving Fresh Strength To Our People

“A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

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The One Who Won’t Go Away

The One Who Won’t Go Awayby Michael DoyleIn the air is a feeling of anticipationAs we joyfully prepare our contributionChristmas is coming as if we’re dreamingSoul shine fills us as if it’s beamingGod is with us as we happily prepare … Continue reading

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Like A Velvet Snare

Like A Velvet Snareby Michael DoyleShe looked at meWith the eyes of an angelI was worried there’d beSome kind of angleI put my guard upShe dropped it with a smileBefore I knew what was upThere could be no denialI knew … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Live In Each Season As It Passes; Breathe the Air, Drink the Water, Taste the Fruit, and Resign Yourself To the Influence of the Earth

 “Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” – Henry David Thoreau

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Nuclear Winter Hues

To those who guessed, this Halloween’s poetry theme for me is the monster that lays within far too much of humanity. Nuclear Winter Huesby Michael DoyleNuclear WinterBegins to splinterWith daylight undefinedTricks begin to play on the mindAnother day off the … Continue reading

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