Tag Archives: Chance

Shifting Dice

https://flic.kr/p/pC38by Shifting Dice by Michael Romani What exactly is behind the roll? Is it fate or probability? Belief in what controls Often shapes our reality To say that it depends on the nice Is to really not be very precise … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Treat

Was it childish of me to expect you were my treat That life had done me a favor in allowing us to meet Was it poor judgment on my indiscrete part To believe that you would never break my heart … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Patina

Light blasts through the mental accumulation As we get in tuned with the new procrastination The patina grows through the memories of pain Flowing in our lives like moments spent in the rain We laughed so loud in voices meant … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Poetry of Robert Herrick

Robert Herrick was a 17th century English clergyman who was also a lyric poet.  His most famous book of poems is the Hesperides. This may be read in its entirety here: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22421 Perhaps the most famous lines that he is most … Continue reading

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Opportunity and Cost

Opportunity and Cost by Michael Romani Door opened; door closed Dreams happened and supposed Often extraordinary Choices and opportunity Fidget with your time Wrestle with the lie This is your chance Go back or advance Shoved into elbow room Needed … Continue reading

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