Tag Archives: Contemplation

Quiet Time

Posted on May 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/qoGFZn Genesis 32:32-34 Quiet Time by Michael Romani Taking a little time to be alone In a devotional heart like stone Just the Lord and little ole me Taking moments so quietly Alone in the Word in devotion Getting right … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Tantrum

Posted on April 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

We’re all truly mad to be here I heard whispered as if in fear Right in the middle of the doldrum I heard the hatter throw a tantrum Blaming it all on, well, all the others Like a spot of … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Quartet

Posted on March 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Suddenly found in a quartet of contemplation I find myself with four points left of inspiration Points of reference found in yesterday and today The other points of perspective along the way Are those of only now and what was … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Contemplation, Daily Prompt, Daughters, Dreams, Family, Father, Inspiration, Laughter, Love, Points of Reference, Quartet, Song, Tomorrow, Wordpress | Leave a comment

Delivered From Darkness

Posted on December 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Today, I was requested by two long time friends that I consider family to contribute to a sermon that was given this morning. It was very flattering. I certainly hope that my dashed off poem added rather than took away … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Contemplation, Deliverance, Emmanuel, Gospel, Mercy, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reason For the Season, Redemption | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Degree

Posted on December 9, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In a moment of vapid, unneeded contemplation I move on into the whys of my fascination Sometimes you feel a need to be seen as smart Adding glasses to your instantly seductive art Sometimes it is as though you aren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Beauty, Best Friend, Blessed, Companionship, Contemplation, Daily Prompt, Degree, Grace, Love, Smart, Snooty, Wordpress | Leave a comment

Sneaking Suspicion

Posted on November 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Would it be a wake up call If you tried to learn it all And realized there was more to know Thank you ever really could Would it be an ethical death row To live your life striving to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Clarity, Confusion, Contemplation, Ethics, Explore, Fool's Gold, Heaven, Hell, Light, Philosophy, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Questioning, Tomorrow | Leave a comment

Temptation Frustration

Posted on August 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based On Matthew 4:3-4 Temptation Frustration by Michael Romani It’s all of the persuasion That mighty temptation Oh, the frustration Of falling for that deception The price invested When we are bested By the glitter of lies Such convincing alibis … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Solitary

Posted on August 18, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Moments Alone

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Prayerful Contemplation

Posted on June 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Based on Matthew 26:40 Prayerful Contemplation by Michael Romani Hard to imagine, Father How you suffered For your sons and daughters There in the garden When the anguish hardened No holiness buffered The pain felt inside From which He could … Continue reading →

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At the Temple of Good Fortune

Posted on April 8, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

I sit here late night/early morning and a day late again but running as fast as I can to keep up with the poem a day challenge of April’s poetry month observation. The challenge today is to write a poem … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Brass Ring, Contemplation, Fiddler on the Roof, Fortune, Random Acts of Kindness, Wisdom | Leave a comment