Tag Archives: Family

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Inscrutable

Posted on January 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

There inside the old grove of surrealistic trees Is an inscrutable mystery flowing like the breeze In a quiet whispered voice that touches us all Is the inner most memory we all wish to recall Back into the faded black … Continue reading →

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Winter Speaks

Posted on January 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Winter Speaks by Michael Romani Life is cyclical in its nature This we learn as we mature Comfort reveals its way to sorrow Finding itself back come tomorrow Lies revealed; losses compensated Times rushed in; others hesitated Memories flood and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Alibis, Choas, Comfort, Cycles, Darkness, Encounters, Family, Inclusion, Life, Memories, Mundane, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Removal, Sorrow, Surrealism, Tomorrow, Winter Speaks | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Daughters – Be Kind To Your Father

Posted on January 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Be kind to thy father, for when thou wert young, / Who loved thee so fondly as he? / He caught the first accents that fell from thy tongue, / And joined in thy innocent glee.” – Margaret Courtney, poet … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Daughters, Family, Father, Kindness, Love, Margaret Courtney, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

#MeToo

Posted on January 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

#MeToo by Michael Romani It sometimes seems That the broken dreams Belong to the wealthy And maybe that’s unhealthy As in causes like #MeToo These privileges won’t do Won’t do; shouldn’t do Mustn’t do; you agree… don’t you? #MeToo needs … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged #MeToo, Broken Dreams, Choices, Family, Justice, Light, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Protection, Redemption, Sexual Treason, Silence, Society, Spoken, Truth, Voices | Leave a comment

Byzantine Beats

Posted on January 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Byzantine Beats by Michael Romani On the northwestern shore of Galilee There on its very highest point Was where 8 maids milked lessons needed Beatitudes presented that must be heeded With two loaves and fish in a makeshift mass Was … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Attitudes, Beatitudes, Byzantine, Communion, Family, Holy, Humility, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Spiritual, The Church | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Conversation

Posted on January 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Early this morning, I had a conversation with the dead Spoken quietly and earnestly about the year ahead His silence spoke volumes about the coming year And the need for me to get things into gear It seems that we … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Aspirations, Conversation, Daily Prompt, Family, Friends, Future, Goals, Keepers, Love, New Year's Morning, Past, Vulnerability, Wordpress | Leave a comment

Birthday Thoughts 2017

Posted on December 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Birthday Thoughts 2017 by Michael Romani It is just before the hour of nine And I have a quiet moment to call mine The princesses are now fast asleep And I’ve a moment to think that I’ll keep Earlier in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Birthday, Cherish, Daddy, Daughters, Dream, Family, Father, Feelings, Love, Poem, Poetry, Promises, Sleep | Leave a comment

It’s In Our Home

Posted on December 18, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

It’s In the Home by Michael Romani We’re never, ever alone Family of God in our home Engraved in corner stone We put the king on His throne Gathered together in one accord Our God is in our midst Richer … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Christianity, Cornerstone, Family, God, Home, House, Joy, Stewardship, Tribulations | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Snippet

Posted on November 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Isn’t it funny how life comes and goes With all of its happiness and little woes Framed in little bits and snippets That you retain in your mind and with it The feelings that weigh so deep Down inside your … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Cherish, Daily Prompt, Family, Heart, Life, Love, Memories, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Precious, Snippet, Wordpress | Leave a comment

Macy’s Day Parade 2017

Posted on November 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Macy’s Day Parade 2017 by Michael Romani Waking up just a little late I forgot that I had made myself a date To watch the Macy’s Day Parade Even if alone for this serenade A visual serenade of beauty, color … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Country, Duty, Family, Floats, God, Loneliness, Macy's Day Parade 2017, Memories, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Television, Tradition | Leave a comment