Tag Archives: Courage

Thought of the Day: Have The Courage To Continue

Posted on September 9, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” ― Winston S. Churchill There is some question as to if Winston Churchill ever said this. If he didn’t, it’s quite like something he … Continue reading →

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The Prospector

Posted on September 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The Prospector by Michael Romani Standing on the edge Of the desert Gone to the point of knowing Nothing but hurt Building life on a prayer Knowing that it is somewhere Refusing to stop dreaming Refusing to stop believing Pushing … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Have the Courage To Do Right

Posted on August 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.” – Chester W. Nimitz

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Thought For the Day: There Are No Mistakes Only Lessons of Growth

Posted on August 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“A mistake is the most beautiful thing in the world. It is the only way you can get to some place you’ve never been before. I try to make as many as I can. Making a mistake is the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Courage Is A Seeming Contradiction

Posted on July 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.” – G K Chesterton

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Night Falls Hard (The Wave Waltz)

Posted on April 19, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

As is my usual custom at the short form poetry class I attempt to write at least two sometimes three poems in the form being taught. In this case, my second poem is dedicated to the Veteran that I assisted … Continue reading →

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