Tag Archives: Change

Face Painted As Comedy

Posted on June 25, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Face Painted As Comedyby Michael DoyleFrom herder of cats to herder of men,The voice of confusion thinks itself Zen.Thirty years of perverted energyHas produced something akin to synergy.In this passage of marbled historyAre the layers of false controversy That have … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Alone, America, Change, Choice, Comedy, Comfortably Numb, Confusion, Controversy, Die, Energy, Face Paint, Falure, Gravity, Grounded, History, Laughter, Levity, Masquerade, Neurosis and Anexiety, Original Ideas, Own, Passage, Pink Floyd, Poetry and Poems, Polite Society, Proud, Question, Rearrange, Reply, Rough Crowd, Sketches, Static, Success, Synergy, Talk, Total Sum, Voice, Walk, Zen | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Aspiration, Belief, Blood Price, Chance, Change, Clarion, Conention, Connect, Contrartian, Culture, Day, Death, Discconnection, Dot, Farsi, Final Hour, God's Mercy, Grief, Heart, Hope, Human Rights, Identity, Intervention, Intimidation, Iran, Iranian People, Khamenei, Lot, Martyrdom, Mullah, Nation, Nations, Next, Opposition, Poetry and Poem, Repression, Repressive Regime, Rubaiyat, Slogans, Society, Staying Power, Tabrizi, Tehran, Trust, Truth | Leave a comment

First Principles: No One Can Change Yesterday, But We Can Change Tomorrow

Posted on June 3, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“No one can change yesterday, but we can all change tomorrow.” – William Jefferson Clinton

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Change, First Principles, No One, Tomorrow, William J. Clinton, Yesterday | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Time Changes Everything Except Something Within Us Which Is Always Surprised By Change

Posted on June 2, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Time changes everything except something within us which is always surprised by change.” – Thomas Hardy

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Change, Everything, Something, Suprise, Thomas Hardy, Thought For the Day, Time, Us | Leave a comment

Echoing the Grace

Posted on May 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Echoing the Graceby Michael DoyleWorthy of the Lord’s call,I am prayerful about all.I feel His joy everydayAs He changes my every way.The Holy Spirit guides me,Overflowing inside of me.There is a need for His strengthAs long as the day’s length.My … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Change, Choir of Angels, Day's Length, Doubt, Echo, Grace, Heal, Heart, Holy King, Holy Spirit, Joy, Lord's Call, Overflow, Poetry and Poems, Power, Praise, Prayerful, Sing, Strength, Voice, Worthy | Leave a comment

Let Love Forever Echo

Posted on May 22, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Let Love Forever Echoby Michael DoyleLet love forever echoEvery moment’s helloSpoken by Jesus’s nameWithin the holy picture frame.Life is known like a fire,Filled with arguable desire.To walk in His power,Reborn with every passing hour.He brings this joy we’re feeling,As I … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blind, Carry, Change, Darkness, Desire, Echo, Essence, Final Wire, Fire, Harshness, Healing, Hello, His Love, Holy Fire, Jesus's Name, Joy, Life, Light, Love, Passing Hour, Peace, Picture Frame, Poetry and Poems, Power, Presence, Reborn, Shadow, Shining, Sight, Walk | Leave a comment

I’ve Come To Understand

Posted on May 4, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

I’ve Come To Understandby Michael DoyleEntombed in my shame,I was lost in my blame.I was afraid to show my face,Until I learned of God’s grace.I thought I knew my place,Hiding in the darkness.I was afraid to show my face,Mine was … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Afraid, Belong, Blame, Broken, Call, Change, Circumstances, Control, Darkness, Despair, Done Wrong, Entombed, Face, God, God's Grace, Harshness, Healing Hand, Heart, Hide, Lost, Lost and Wounded, My Place, Orphaned, Poetry and Poem, Redemption, Shame, Show, Soul, Touch, Understand | Leave a comment

Father In A Modern World

Posted on April 25, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Father In A Modern Worldby Michael DoyleBeing a father who is generationally removedLeaves very little feeling that life has improved. The world is spinning, and it feels blurredWhen I think of the changes that have occurred.I watch my daughters rooting … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Aspiration, Believe, Blur, Broken Nations, Career, Change, Choice, Cradle, Daugvhters, Father, Feelling, Generationally Removed, Improved, Life, Modern World, Occur, Poetry and Poems, Relationship, Spin, Struggle, Voice, World | Leave a comment

Signs of Peace In An Artificial World

Posted on February 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Signs of Peace In An Artificial Worldby Michael DoyleI grew up strong and being taught what it meansTo walk justly and forthright with other human beingsThis meant that one didn’t have to fight to be a manThrowing one’s weight around … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Agreed Pillars, Alone, American, Artificial World, Bluster, Brave Man, Change, Choice, Consequence, Dignity, Evidence, Fight, Freedom, Given DAy, Good Negotiator, Government, Honor and Glory, Human Rights, Independent State, Integrity, Issues, Just, Kept By Me For Mine, Leverage, Line, Living Art, Market, My Life' s Deal, National Self-Determination, Negotiation, Peace, Playing Field, Poetry and Poems, Politics, Real, Reason, Rule of Law, Russia, Same Principles, Signs of Peace, Strong, Taught, The Art of the Deal, The Other's Voice, Think Big, Today, Ukraine, Values, War, Writing, Yield | Leave a comment

A Study On Faith

Posted on February 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Study On Faithby Michael DoyleListening in on a deep conversationI was maybe a little disturbed by my fascinationSpeaking on Paul’s missionIt’s interesting how grace and peace breed compassionHere as we sit and openly thinkPaul’s reasoning brings us to the … Continue reading →

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