Tag Archives: Family

Gratitude: Songs of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 15, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In place and stead of the usual Sonic Gems feature tonight, I offer you this playlist for the American Thanksgiving that I have entitled Gratitude: Songs of Thanksgiving. These are in a manner of speaking carols or songs to honor … Continue reading →

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My Daughters’ American We

Posted on November 11, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/vCW1P4 My Daughters’ American We by Michael Romani Looking on the America of today With all of its conflicts in the way It reminds me of post Revolution life Ablaze with near anarchy and civil strife We of today should … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged America, American We, Culture, Daughters, Family, Father, Future, Generaion, Heritage, Liberty, Noble, Overcome, Patriotism, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Service, Troubles, Truth, Veneration | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Faint

Posted on November 7, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Sometimes on sleepless nights I remember back Thinking on the moments and nothing that I lack I see your faint blue traces etched forever in my mind When you were yet unborn I did not know what I’d find All … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Beautiful, Daily Prompt, Daughters, Dreams, Faint, Family, Fatherhood, Heart, Love, Traces, Wordpress | Leave a comment

First Principles: Morality Rests In the Family

Posted on October 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The foundation of national morality must be laid in private families.” —John Adams (1778)

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Desecration

Posted on October 15, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Desecration of Angels by Michael Romani In our angels’ desecration Are sown the seeds of destruction As your villainy grows bolder This side of light demands I be its soldier Better to strive hard and honestly die Than ever answer … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessing, Children, Deception, Desecration, Family, Illness, Love, Maltreatment, Negligence, Photograph, Poem, Poetry | Leave a comment

Prayers Answered

Posted on September 16, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Prayer Answered by Michael Romani Waking up to another Indiana sunrise Wiping the sleep from my happier eyes Having dreamed of places that shaped me To the happiness of my beautiful family How I love to watch my princesses grow … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Cherish, Daddy, Daughters, Family, Happiness, Love, Moments, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Precious | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Rest In Peace, Biloxi Jake (d. 9/6/2017)

Posted on September 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“No matter how close we are to another person, few human relationships are as free from strife, disagreement, and frustration as is the relationship you have with a good dog. Few human beings give of themselves to another as a … Continue reading →

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Sandhill Crane Sentimentality

Posted on August 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Sandhill Crane Sentimentality by Michael Romani It’s coming to be that time again The night air grows cooler and thin As leaves of Autumn change again I find my memories rolling in Each fall it had become a tradition Each … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Autumn, Destination, Ekphrastic Poetry, Family, Flight, Journey, Memories, Poetry, Routines, Sandhill Cranes, Sentimentality, Short Form | Leave a comment

Short Form Poetry Workshop – Fibonacci- Saying More By Saying Less

Posted on August 15, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

How do you write a fib? • There are no official rules for a Fibonacci poem – like a season word or rhyme requirement – but there are guidelines. o For one – the poem needs to be in Fibonacci … Continue reading →

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Together We Are Better

Posted on August 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

With a wink and a nod to Jack Johson and of course Reverend Brett, from the House of Prayer Church on Second Life, today’s Sunday morning poem is based on Ecclesiastes 4:9-10New International Version (NIV). Ecclesiastes 4:9-10New International Version (NIV) 9 Two … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Deep, Eccelesiastes, Family, Fellowship, Gratitude, Holy, House of Prayer, Jack Johnson, Open Secret, Photograph, Poetry, Quality, Relationship, Sermon, Service, Sunday, Together | Leave a comment