Tag Archives: Doubt

Walking In Thankfulness

Posted on November 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A poem of thankfulness #13: Walking In Thankfulness by Michael Romani There in the goodness that is the God-ness That waltzes right past guilt into innocence With the grammar of faith we talk our talk Knowing that thankfully, we’ll walk … Continue reading →

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Collect Call

Posted on November 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

In humble gratitude, I offer this poem for those moments we feel most challenged in trying to understand the necessary balance of things as a poem of thankfulness #10: Collect Call by Michael Romani It’s moments like these When I’m … Continue reading →

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In the Tall Grass

Posted on October 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Halloween Poem #28 In the Tall Grass by Michael Romani It’s there in the tall grass Out in the muck and mire That tall, tall grass That feeds on your desire Never letting you pass Out there in the tall, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Focus More On Your Desire Than On Your Doubt

Posted on October 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself.’ – Mark Twain

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Desire, Doubt, Dream, Focus, Mark Twain, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

Lessons From Thomas

Posted on September 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on John 20: 24-31: Lessons From Thomas by Michael Romani Oh my God, I have so much doubt Always wondering what it’s about Expectations so seldom feeling met Too many turns that I sadly regret Sometimes, I … Continue reading →

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Like Brothers

Posted on August 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The things done in the military grows most men’s units in whatever force into something like family. Most of us ended fighting for our brothers and sisters more than ideals or nations. Some of us carry the memories of our … Continue reading →

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Eulogy For the Profane

Posted on August 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The last few days have been painful. I wonder if that means I’m growing? Isn’t that the saying “no pain, no gain”? Eulogy For the Profane by Michael Romani They say profanity Is the sign of a lazy mind All … Continue reading →

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Pouring It Out

Posted on August 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

I am not certain. But, I think that maybe self inflicted is sometimes the worse loss? Pouring It Out by Michael Romani Tossing and turning I just couldn’t sleep This kind of hurt Is soul deep Self inflicted tears Welling … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Best Friend, Blam, Breathe, Deep, Doubt, Eyes, Hurt, Lost, Love, Out, Penance, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pour, Realize, Self Inflict, Sleep, Soul, Tears, Toss, Turn | Leave a comment

Art and the Box Office

Posted on August 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Is the art of Broadway or a movie measured by box office or by other standards? Art and the Box Office by Michael Romani It may seem a bit of artifice To say that art isn’t measured by the box … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Art, Artifice, Balance, Box Office, Compromise, Corrupt, Doubt, Establishment, Life, Measure, Perfect Jewel, Persuasion, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Showmanship, Soul, Tarnish, Wise, Youth | Leave a comment

Wish That You Would Listen

Posted on July 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Everyone wants to be heard, no one wants to really listen. Wish That You Would Listen by Michael Romani You come on strong But you got it all wrong And I wish that you would listen Just wish that you … Continue reading →

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