Tag Archives: Family

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 →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Gremlin

Posted on November 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Take it from an old military man, there is no gremlin Be it domestic or straight from the gated Kremlin That should be allowed to destroy our sense of peace Let’s find grace today and from our troubles release At … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Mercy

Posted on November 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Woe to you who treat God as useful fiction You like me should offer prayer in contrition Instead you come at me like you’re my superior And jaw at me like I am some kind of inferior Oddly it is … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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