Tag Archives: Chance

First Principles: Learning Is Not Attained By Chance, It Must Be Sought For With Ardor and Diligence

Posted on December 5, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.” – Abigail Adams

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A Tale of Happy Winnings

Posted on November 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Tale of Happy Winningsby Michael DoyleSomewhere common in the cityAnd in the heart of a New York City blue,A good cop found he made his own chances.The New York City streets were full of romance.Good luck finds its opportunity.It’s … Continue reading →

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What Comes Next?

Posted on June 19, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

What Comes Next?by Michael DoyleDay after day, dot after dotOne way or another, it connectsTaking chances and casting lotsAs we wonder about what comes next.The mullahs act with intimidation,But they aren’t the heart of the nation.And we must never forget … Continue reading →

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Of Things Known and Unknown

Posted on May 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Of Things Known and Unknownby Michael DoyleSitting around with my eyes dilated For hours, wishing I was a sedatedIt leaves time to think and daydream.The universe expands at its seams.Stark pen scratches on a blank pageDrives the thoughts of the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Through All the World There Goes One Long Cry From the Heart of the Artist: Give Me A Chance To Do My Best

Posted on April 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist: Give me a chance to do my best.” – Isak Dinesen

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Learning To Survive

Posted on April 14, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Learning To Surviveby Michael DoyleShe whispered about her dreamsIn suitably stifled screamsTwisted sheets and chandeliersMade everything larger than it appearsThinking can hurt your chancesIn this world of broken romancesYou’re expected to follow the rulesLearned inside the forbidden schoolsHere under the … Continue reading →

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Love and Heartbreak (From the Lens of Gen Z)

Posted on March 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Love and Heartbreak (From the Lens of Gen Z)by Michael DoyleIt’s not worth a second glanceThis pathos of modern romanceGen Z is alright to join the danceBut a steady love has blown its chanceRoll the bones and place the betNine … Continue reading →

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To Be Understood

Posted on February 4, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

To Be Understoodby Michael DoyleWe get carried away by the moonlightForgetting ourselves in the hope of getting it rightThe garden walls throw off our shadowsIn hopes for what we do not truly knowIn all this world’s flight or fight distractionIt … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It’s Never Too Late To Become the Person You Always Thought You Could Be

Posted on November 22, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“It is never too late to become the person you always thought you could be.” – George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans), novelist (22 Nov 1819-1880)

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Saying Nothing In Times of Troubles

Posted on November 21, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

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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