Tag Archives: Choice

Word Prompt – Choice

Posted on August 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The old guitarist sat casually strumming Daydreaming about summer spent thumbing Across what was then his own little world Just to be in the company of a certain girl Finally starting to lift up his quiet ole voice He sang … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Happiness Is A Healthy Choice

Posted on July 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I have chosen to be happy because it’s good for my health.” – Voltaire

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First Principles: Choose Economy and Liberty Over Profusion and Servitude

Posted on July 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“We must make our election between economy and Liberty, or profusion and servitude.” – Thomas Jefferson (1816)

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Thought For the Day: Absent Reason We Become Bigots, Fools or Slaves

Posted on July 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who will not reason, are bigots, those who cannot, are fools, and those who dare not, are slaves.” – Lord Byron, poet (22 Jan 1788-1824)

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Ability, Bigot, Choice, Courage, Fool, Lord Byron, Reason, Responsibility, Self, Slave, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

To My Youngest On Reaching Nine

Posted on May 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

To My Youngest On Reaching Nine by Michael Romani To my youngest on reaching age nine What can I say, sweet angel of mine But that I am proud of you each day As I watch you grow up in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Age Nine, Angel, Brave, Cheese Cake, Choice, Daughter, Growing Up, Love, Memory, Moments, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Proud, Romance, Strong, Surprise, Thinking Voice, Thoughts, Treasure, Yesterday, Youngest | Leave a comment

Nervous Man In A Four Dollar Room

Posted on February 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Nervous Man In A Four Dollar Room by Michael Romani Jackie Rhoades stumbles into age thirty four Like a blemished dot behind the cheap hotel’s door While some men leave a mark of fragmentary existence All Jackie has are traces … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Better Life, Choice, Existence, Fate, Mirror, Nervous Man In A Four Dollar Room, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reflection, The Twilight Zone | 1 Comment

Living This Love

Posted on January 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Living This Love by Michael Romani From my first silent, sharp cry To my last drawn breath Standing strong as time, I Make my life a worship until my death To live in this love Whispered from God above I … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Choice, Cruel Sin, Life, Linked Arms, Living This Love, Optimism, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Prejudice, Racism, Tough Questions, Whispers, Worship | Leave a comment

Life’s Rest

Posted on January 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/21UqKo4 Based on the Book of Joshua Life’s Rest by Michael Romani The good book says to be strong and encourage In that is a message for this day and age We enter the promised land of our life But … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Abundance, Blessings, Choice, Courage, Dare, Fear, Grace, Imitate, Impossible, Joshua, Leadership, Love, Nurture, Perservere, Personal Relationship, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Possible, Rest, Strength | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Communal

Posted on December 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The man looked and his head tilted Seeing the world as just a little stilted It seems that we find what we wish Depending on the selection of choice dish And life rolls on with a certain angled spin Finding … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Birthday, Choice, Communal, Community, Company, Daily Prompt, Extended Family, Friendship, Love, Memories, Stilted, Wordpress | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Torn

Posted on December 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

By my decisions, my life is worn A bend at every juncture, I am torn Decisions needing to be made Take bravery, yet, I’m afraid Commitments are the path made Though bending, I have stayed Frailties have a toll taken … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Choice, Committments, Daily Prompt, Decisions, Goals, Older, Path, Preserverance, Time, Toll, Torn, Wiser, Wordpress | Leave a comment