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To Lean Out of Wandering
To Lean Out of Wanderingby Michael DoyleLiving out the days of my back fortyKnowing that the end may come shortlyLike Moses, I lift my hands in prayerLiving a moment of taking proper careHaving learned to number my precious daysI long … Continue reading
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The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon
American history continues: The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon by Michael Doyle Richard Nixon was a non-charming and awkward leader But then again to the astute among history readers His reappraisal warrants much for our consideration Hard born and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1976, Abuse of Power, Accomodation, Affirmation, Afghanistan, Ambition, American History, Cambodia, China, Cold Warrior, Confirmation, Constitution, Credibility, Detente, Diplomacy, Dirty Tricks, Eisenhower, Energy Policy, Fall, Gerald Ford, Hardball, Henry Kissinger, Honor, Hostages, Imperial Presidency, Inflation, Iran, Jimmy Carter, Le Duc Tho, Malaise, Nixon Doctrine, Nobel Peace Prize, OPEC, Paris Peace Accords, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pol Pot, Realism, Realpolitik, Reelection, Resignation, Richard Nixon, Rise, Russia, Sovie-Sino, Stagflation, Tapes, Transformation, Unemployment, Vice President, Vietnam, Vietnamization, Watergate
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A Pirate’s Quest For More
Beyond the treasures of the bounding main are those of peace, love and connection. A Pirate’s Quest For More by Michael Doyle We cannot be thieves forever Said the first mate being clever Better to score one last prize And … Continue reading
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Tagged Affirmation, Alone, Beyond, Black Sails, Born, Bounding Main, Brave, Call, Clever, Confirmation, Connection, Crew, Dare, Deep, Desparation, Destination, Douse, Dream, Final, First Mate, Forever, Forge, Forsake, Future, Good Life, Hold On, Home, Hope, Island, Kingdom, Light, Love, Moment, More, Morning, Nation, Night, Nightmare, Noble, Peace, Photograph, Pirate, Plowshare, Poem, Poetry, Pressed Dry, Prize, Pursue, Quest, Refuge, Riches, Rum, Sailor, Sand, Score, Scuttle, Settle Down, Shoal, Shore, Siren, Song, Soul, Stand, Store, Sunlight, Sunny, Sunrise, Sweet Dreams, Thieves, Torchlight, Tranquil, Treasure, True Heart, Ulysses, Wife
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