Tag Archives: Chill

Merry Christmas (If You Will)

Merry Christmas (If You Will)by Michael DoyleChildren are silly,Believing everything they see.Playing in Christmas snow, This image is everything to know. I’ve watched the parade unfold.It’s Christmas spirit, and it becomes quite bold.Dancing across the magic of a winter’s day,I … Continue reading

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Ed Gein’s Mind

Ed Gein’s Mindby Michael DoyleThis time of year, with all of its chillsHas taught us, along with all the thrillsThat the worst monster is the human one.Among the animals, we are who kill for fun.Post-World War II saw a rising … Continue reading

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Like Leaves In Autumn

Like Leaves In Autumnby Michael DoyleA quintessential road trip brings to mindThat Autumn has come to leave Summer behindMany roads can be taken, traveling any wayTo capture the colors that make up our daysAutumn falls like leaves becoming flowersThere is … Continue reading

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In Beginning To Chill Hostility

In Beginning To Chill Hostilityby Michael DoyleIn truth, Christ came to save us allBringing us peace, as we might recallChrist has already graced us as He’s doneIn the name of the Father, the Spirit, and the SonIn this world, hanging … Continue reading

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Screaming the Dream

Screaming the Dreamby Michael DoyleWho would have believed Were my eyes deceivedCould this really beWithin any possibilityScreaming the dreamWho would have believedThe nutritional value of ice creamFactually known, not deceivedNow isn’t this something niceA glycemic index less than brown riceMaybe … Continue reading

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In the I-IV-VII

In the II IV VIIby Michael Doyle In the I IV VIII just might playMy way to blues heavenBut I wouldn’t want to really say. It’s just another moment in this dayTroubles found and troubles goneNo real matter to how … Continue reading

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Beauty’s Brutality

Beauty’s Brutalityby Michael DoyleIn the deeps of Finland’s heartThe land lies in its darknessBathed in the Northern LightFrom where whispers of hope startAgainst the chilling harshnessBelow winter’s frosted nightSummer has been quick and fleetingTo thrive here takes endurance and courageWorn … Continue reading

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Knowing of the Why

Knowing of the Whyby Michael DoyleI believe I know the whyOf why a weeping willow criesWhen there was no time for goodbyeAnd that’s the case for each of us who diesEven in the best case of stabilityThere lies the uncanny … Continue reading

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Rules of the Beast I

A sort of start at a poetic retelling of the classic Dracula tale: Rules of the Beast I by Michael Romani As the approach is made to castle There is fear amongst its vassals A crucifix is given in protection … Continue reading

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A New Found Treasure

There are things in this world that are priceless and not replaceable.  There are things given a value that outweighs their worth.  But the greatest treasure is that which cannot be taken and only given. A New Found Treasure by … Continue reading

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