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First Principles: In the Ideal State Laws Are Few and Simple, Because They Have Been Derived From Certainties. In the Corrupt State Laws Are Many and Confused

“In the ideal State laws are few and simple, because they have been derived from certainties. In the corrupt State laws are many and confused, because they have been derived from uncertainties.” – Solon

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Steve Cropper (In Remembrance of…)

Steve Cropper (In Remembrance of…)by Michael DoyleCropper laid the template for rock-n-roll.Green Onions made the Soul Man cry. Sitting on the Dock of the Bay consoled our soulsAs Otis crashed and the rest of America cried.He proved that sometimes more … Continue reading

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Does It Make You Cry?

Does It Make You Cry?by Michael DoyleWhen you’re tired of laughing,Does it make you cry?This life you’ve been living, It turned out to be a lie.When you’ve given all you can,And your best isn’t good enough,Sometimes it’s hard to be … Continue reading

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Disaster Spoken

Disaster Spokenby Michael DoyleBelow the frozen leavesRests the haunting memory.The nocturnal strains man believesAre what makes for our only certainty.I’m a shattered soul of Autumn’s grief,And the blood of faith stains my soul.My black tears of love knows no relief,Here … Continue reading

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Seasons Lived

Seasons Livedby Michael DoyleLife comes and goesDefined in seasonsIt has its reasonsAs our life sowsThat which we reapComes with joy that we’ll keepKeeping goodness as our laneHoping all the others try to do the sameStepping forward into the greatnessWe know … Continue reading

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Saying Nothing In Times of Troubles

Saying Nothing In Times of Troublesby Michael DoyleThe only certainty is it doublesTo be silent in times of troublesAt least, Irish history revealsHow false belief in God stealsThe soul of a broken nationThat is riveting in its salvationThat never quite … Continue reading

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Life Under the Black Sail

Life Under the Black Sailby Michael DoyleUnder the black sailIt’s hard to trustBut if you’re to surviveYou find you really mustIn this world There is always doubtBut it’s never acknowledgedOr often talked aboutThis is a placeWhere among the plans conceivedAnd … Continue reading

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Happy Mother’s Day 2024!

I wish all the mothers out there the happiest and holiest Mother’s Day! This is your day that God and this nation have set aside to honor all it means to be a mother. Thank you for making that choice! … Continue reading

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A Huntington Beach Memory

A Huntington Beach Memoryby Michael DoyleThe sand in my shoesHolds a Midas shadowOver time passages and windowsOf all these memories and bluesMy eyes rise to the timeless skiesWhen certain songs on the radio playThis, then, is no real disguiseFor the … Continue reading

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Just Beyond Possible

Just Beyond Possibleby Michael DoyleHowever much it seems to be implausibleThe risk is taken to push beyond probableThough sometimes this makes you culpableAt times, you must push just beyond possibleIt is for the good of every profitable companyThat we risk … Continue reading

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