Tag Archives: Family

The Will To Survive

The Will To Surviveby Michael DoyleIn a soldier’s final score,Only the dead know the end of war.Shrouded in the sadness of despair,Life is hobbled by a world so unfair.We keep on fighting shadowsThough each of us is certain and knowsThe … Continue reading

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Conversation

Conversationby Michael DoyleIf you understand what it is that I mean,We’re watching two shows on the same screen.There are few safe discussions in this nation.We have lost our part in decent conversation.Stupid is as stupid does, and becoming plain.That our … Continue reading

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The Mystery of Love’s Voice

The Mystery of Love’s Voiceby Michael DoyleA voice can hit you with its memory.It’s the soft reminder of friends and family.There’s nothing more graceful than it could be.If this entire world didn’t need therapy.In the book of life, it’s the … Continue reading

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Where Stars Collide

Where Stars Collideby Michael DoyleSome animals have an affinity.It’s as if they’re part of the family.Love, it’s said, is a true heart’s bond.There’s mutual respect, and there is beyond.There are the many, and there are the few.But those who get … Continue reading

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Rose Parade 2026

Rose Parade 2026by Michael DoyleEvery new year, we gather around the nationTo enjoy the Rose Parade celebration.The thought that I’ve done this nearly 63 yearsBrings a slight trickle of champion’s tears.I’m just a little bit missing my daughters,I suppose that’s … Continue reading

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What Is To Be Will Be

What Is To Be Will Beby Michael DoyleAs the day of celebration approaches,My thoughts turn to the prayer that encroachesOn every other day and on all my ways.It is as important as Christmas Day.The Lord’s Prayer is, itself, a revolution.It … Continue reading

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Dancing Shoes

Dancing Shoesby Michael DoyleChristmas brings back faded memories,Mostly of how we love our family.The thing is that most of mine are dead,And still there is what needs to be said.I gather myself by the gravestone,Self-aware that I’m on my own.Thinking … Continue reading

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First Principles: Families Are the Nurseries of All Societies; and the First Combinations of Mankind

“Families are the Nurseries of all Societies; and the First combinations of mankind.” – Cotton Mather

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A Healthy Affordability

A Healthy Affordabilityby Michael DoyleThe trick to this is durability,If you’re looking for real sustainability.Common sense is the secret to an economyIn which everyone gains the needed ability…For all of us to make a reasonable living,And without that ability, there … Continue reading

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To Become Better

To Become Betterby Michael DoylePumping my brakes amidst the celebration,It’s time to focus on my destination. The old year is held in quiet reflectionAs we start the new year, amid this contemplation.Steps are taken in our life’s journey,Bringing our fulfillment … Continue reading

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