Tag Archives: Dreams

Dress Rehearsal

Posted on August 27, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Dress Rehearsalby Michael DoyleIt seems like life knows its resistance,And all we have is our persistence.We’re dedicated to getting our message through.Sometimes it feels like it’s all we can do.Sparks from the stage blaze a mystic fire.Night after night, we … Continue reading →

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Something Beyond Beautiful

Posted on August 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Something Beyond Beautifulby Michael DoyleWhen the hurricanes pass me by,And I realize that I did not die.I go to the place where the river flows,That quiet place where nobody goes.I find that passion has ruled my game,And my character has … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Children

Posted on July 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Tomorrow’s Childrenby Michael DoyleBy a leap of faith, we look into the futureLearning what there is to know and nurture.But the best of yet to come, so it seems,Belongs to those who believe in their dreams.I’ve spoken, often, of the … Continue reading →

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Thought For The Day: If You Take Responsibility For Yourself, You Will Develop A Hunger To Accomplish Your Dreams

Posted on July 2, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.” – Les Brown

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Accomplish, Develop, Dreams, Hunger, Les Bown, Responsibility, Thought For the Day, Yourself | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: The Future Belongs To Those Who Believe In the Beauty of Their Dreams

Posted on June 29, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

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Beyond the Sea

Posted on June 19, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Beyond the Seaby Michael DoyleThere are spaces under the painted skyThat are beautiful enough to make me sigh.Stretching beyond the edges of the seaIs a world of water in its own beauty.Rivers, lakes, wetlands, and streamsAre all filled with a … Continue reading →

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From High To Low

Posted on April 24, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

From High To Lowby Michael DoyleToo many people believe in the nicheAnd from there won’t budge an inch.Truth? It pays to know about everythingBecause then, you can choose what to bringTo the party of life’s extremes.From this, you can learn … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Best Thing In Life Is To Go Ahead With All Your Plans and Dreams, To Embrace Life and To Live Everyday With Passion

Posted on April 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The best thing in life is to go ahead with all your plans and your dreams, to embrace life and to live everyday with passion, to lose and still keep the faith and to win while being grateful. All of … Continue reading →

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Bumping Up Against

Posted on March 29, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Bumping Up Againstby Michael DoyleBumping up against the edgesToes reaching out over the ledgesThe quest is given up for the idealAs we learn to settle for the realThe higher grounds are out of boundsAs we seek to find further soundsThat … Continue reading →

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Hills and Valleys to Die On

Posted on March 27, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Hills and Valleys To Die Onby Michael DoyleStretching my SUV across the Greater Ohio ValleyI see what my travels bring closer to meHere in what were once considered idle spacesAre the dreams that leave me etching their tracesThe displacement is … Continue reading →

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