Tag Archives: Death

Fifty-Five Years Gone

Fifty-Five Years Goneby Michael DoyleFrom crayons to my sister’s perfume,I was lost deep inside the White Room.Things of death made me feel fear,And I needed another atmosphere.I lost myself on memory lane,Half convinced that life slips down the drain.Looking for … Continue reading

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Death Revealed Truths

Death Revealed Truthsby Michael DoyleWe don’t get more real than with death.The feeling of this stays until the last breath.If you’re not prepared to succumb and die,We need to focus on the how and the why.If you’re not ready for … Continue reading

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First Principles: After Desire Has Conceived, It Gives Birth To Sin; and Sin, When It Is Full-Grown, Gives Birth To Death

“After desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.” – James 1:15 NIV

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I Want To Write A Praise Song

I Want To Write A Praise Songby Michael DoyleI know that the past is always present.It’s nothing to me that I will resent.The scars are a reminder of whereI fell down, and God was always there.I was struggling, unable to … Continue reading

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Full of Moments

Full of Momentsby Michael DoyleLife is full of momentsOf “I can’t understand”.Maybe I don’t need toAs long as I’m holding your hand.There’s so muchThat I don’t know.From the mistakes that I’ve madeI’d guess it shows. I’ve made my peaceWith most … Continue reading

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Over the Ending of Years

Over the Ending of Yearsby Michael DoyleSometimes as we travel over the lighter yearsWe find ourselves confronted by our dark fears.Things come along that change our soulsAnd agonize at how much we are out of control.It’d be something if we … Continue reading

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The Riddle of the Sands

The Riddle of the Sandsby Michael DoyleWith my mind’s last breathI felt myself melt into my death.Reality faded into flowery dimensions,None of which flows with great precision.But the sounds inside were already goneBefore I realized what it was to go … Continue reading

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What Comes Next?

What Comes Next?by Michael DoyleDay after day, dot after dotOne way or another, it connectsTaking chances and casting lotsAs we wonder about what comes next.The mullahs act with intimidation,But they aren’t the heart of the nation.And we must never forget … Continue reading

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Omaha Beach

Omaha Beachby Michael DoyleThe American soldier was carried by perpetual motionIn a metal hull as he prepared to land from the ocean.The air around him was filled with the stench of salted fear.All around him prayed, certain their deaths were … Continue reading

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Soul Rot

Soul Rotby Michael DoyleWhen your bad is so goodThat it’s become understoodAs being what you’re best at,It may be best to remember that.It’s not exactly forgot.You’re suffering from soul rot.Staring death in the face,And keeping it in its place.You keep … Continue reading

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