Tag Archives: Eyes

We Stand Together

We Stand Togetherby Michael DoyleEven in troubled times,God has all authority.Struggles may cloud the day,Yet, we remain family.Our eyes are fixed on the cross,But we rest on Jesus’ name.Even David’s temporary lossDid not serve to defame.We stand together nearKeeping courage … Continue reading

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Holding On

Holding Onby Michael DoyleWhen darkness comesTaking away the light,I put my eyes on JesusKnowing His path is right.When I am overcome,And feel nothing but grief,I keep my eyes on the kingdom,And my prayers seek His relief.When my pain is beyond … Continue reading

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Distraction

Distractionby Michael DoyleI don’t mean this as a distraction.But for mostly open space, I feel attraction.Every time that you stand near,I hold your body, hoping it won’t disappear.I hold your body as something tangible,And kindness sometimes seems all we’re capable.Besides, … Continue reading

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Kick In the Teeth

Kick In the Teethby Michael DoyleFolks deflect, saying it doesn’t matter,Even as it seems they feel their world shatter.It can be inane, like only so much chatter.Maybe it stops them from acting like a Mad Hatter.Even in the rain, their … Continue reading

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Worthy of My Praise

Worthy of My Praiseby Michael DoyleI open my eyes with authority,Thankful for the Lord’s deity.This will be one of the joyous daysThat is worthy of praise.Protected by Heaven’s angels near,I find no reason to fear.Whatever Satan might bring,I lift my … Continue reading

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Lift the Toast

Lift the Toastby Michael Doyle When in Rome, do as the crazy Romans doThat’s how boys meet girls, and I met you.Surprise with the clink of a passing toast,That’s when I realized your eyes shone the most.There was something in … Continue reading

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Sorrowful Oasis

Sorrowful Oasisby Michael DoyleIn the end, a label is a name,And a name is often a useful label.In an age-old sort of game,We play it often when we’re capable.The attributes of each screamTells us that necessary somethingThat lies beyond desert … Continue reading

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A Life’s Quest For Wisdom

A Life’s Quest For Wisdomby Michael DoyleThe quest for wisdom is one for which we yearn,There is so much of life that even as we learn,We cannot help but see for ourselves as we analyze,There is so much more than … Continue reading

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Too Many Voices

Too Many Voicesby Michael DoyleThe mourning after is brought by its happy day.Maybe it amounts to the memory kept, and by the way.How do I keep you today, hoping for our tomorrow,Without my smile, sometimes slipping into sorrow.If I should … Continue reading

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A Christian View of Abuse, Part II

A Christian View of Abuse, Part IIby Michael DoyleDo not be fooled or seek to minimize.The truth is plain and seen by our own eyes.All such pain must be faced head-on, Or, otherwise, it will never be gone.It takes true … Continue reading

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