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An American Paradox

An American Paradoxby Michael DoyleIt’s always been so much the American wayThat we do as we do not as we often say.An example is found in our national bird,Until recently, we revered it only in words.While we drove to the … Continue reading

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The Freedom Agenda

The Freedom Agendaby Michael DoyleI read the headlines to my great consternationThat Newsome and others would change our constitutionThe thoughts of over my dead body come to mindIt’s time we leave such foolish thoughts behindIt’s not enough to simply win … Continue reading

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Self Rule Rises

Continuing in a series on American history: Self Rule Rises by Michael Doyle From the High Middle Ages, society had a transformation As Calvin and Luther led the church’s reformation In a faithful take befitting the Bible’s explanation Making these … Continue reading

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Burger, Shake and Fries

Burger, Shake and Fries by Michael Romani At times, I have little regard for consequences Being madly caught up in the references Served up samples of nostalgia on a bun All of it speaks of a life well done The … Continue reading

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