Tag Archives: Fall

First Principles: Let Justice Be Done Though the Heavens Should Fall

“Let justice be done though the heavens should fall.” – John Adams

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True Riches

True Richesby Michael DoyleJust next door lived my brother,Across the hall was my mother.My father was always out to sea,But home is where he’d long to be.I think back on these times,Filled with their easier rhymes.As I stand here falling … Continue reading →

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Darkness Fallen

Darkness Fallenby Michael DoyleStretching my day past midnight,I’m grasping toward the morning light.There’s just one more thing to do,Planting dreams to know what can be true.Living my freedom in the moment’s truth,I think back on the days of my youth.Outside … Continue reading →

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The Last Snow

The Last Snowby Michael DoyleThis Winter has been warmer than those I recall.I might have expected it after a lingering fall.The last snow Indiana saw fell for a full night.It kept falling through the passing morning light.Piles of slush lasted … Continue reading →

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Writings On My Wall

Writings On My Wallby Michael DoyleI sit here like some poor lost soul.I am regretful of the times I’ve lost control.Now, I sit here quiet as a church mouse,My fractured memories churn inside like a ghost house.Thinking of how like … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: All Through History, the Way of Truth and Love Have Always Won

“When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think … Continue reading →

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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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First Steps Taken

Fist Steps Takenby Michael DoyleThe first steps in any new directionAre likely to require some bit of correction.Every journey needs these to be taken.To think otherwise is to be mistaken.It’s necessary to crawl, fall, walk, then run.These are necessary steps … Continue reading →

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My Dream Come True

My Dream Come Trueby Michael DoyleAs this evening’s shadows are growing long,There is a feeling inside that grows strong.In the time that I have spent learning about you,It’s the most natural thing for me to do.Dancing with you here in … Continue reading →

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The Roll of Fathers

The Roll of Fathersby Michael DoyleLike a law of nature, it’s a natural factThat the roll of all fathers has its impact.In response and call, ever since the fall,Fundamentally, God is the father of us all.Since the Fall, imperfection has … Continue reading →

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