Tag Archives: Family

First Principles: By Faith Noah…Condemned the World and Became Heir of the Righteousness That Is In Keeping With Faith

Posted on February 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that is in keeping with faith”. – Hebrews 11:7

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Living A Quiet Apology

Posted on January 25, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Living A Quiet Apologyby Michael DoyleWorking a little love for opportunity,In the neighborhood, it’s new for meTo try to get a little somethingThat might free me up to sing. Climbing in through the window,Hoping to hide in the shadows.We tussle, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Climb, Door, Family, Free Me Up, Hide, Life, Live, Living Poor, Love, Neighborhood, Opportuity, Poetry and Poems, Quiet Apology, Shaow, Sing, Something, Window | Leave a comment

Finding Life As It Is

Posted on January 24, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Finding Life As It Isby Michael DoyleEach of us can be heroes of our own storyFrom the humblest beginnings, we can find glory.Childbirth is a mix of care and witticismWhen what’s needed is optimism.We can hope, but it’s a kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Children, Conveniece, Deliberatonn, Faith, Family, Glory, Heores, Humble Beginniings, Letters, Life, Love, Name, Numbers, Optimism, Own Story, Patiience, Poetry and Poems, Stars | Leave a comment

The Will To Survive

Posted on January 15, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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 →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Alive, Battle, Chance, Crime, Dead, Despair, Family, Generals, Ghost, Glory, History, Infernal War, Jesus, Life, Line, Love, Morning Light, Poetry and Poems, Priority, Rumor, Score, Shadow, Soldier, Story, Survival, Survive, Truth Be Told, Twilight, Unfair, War, Will, World | Leave a comment

Conversation

Posted on January 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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

Posted on January 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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

Posted on January 6, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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

Posted on January 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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

Posted on December 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

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

Posted on December 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

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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