Tag Archives: Family

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 →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Biloxi Jake, Cruelty, Dog, Family, Farewell, Gone, How Do I Ever Forgive This?, Schipperke, Silence, Sorrow, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Cuddle, Daughters, Dreams, Family, Fibonacci, Love, Poem, Poetry, Short Form, Sweet Thoughts, Workshop | Leave a comment

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

Firefighter 54

Posted on August 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

I wrote this on the way back from my sister’s funeral. Today, it is really hitting me hard. I miss my sister so much. She was so much more than my older sister. She was my confidant and best friend. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories, Poetry and Poems | Tagged Barrel Racing, Cattle Cutting, Cowgirl, Family, Feelings, Firefighter, Funeral, Hero, Memorial, Middle of Nowhere, Missing, Model, Photo, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Ride, Sculpture, Sister, Tears | Leave a comment

On Becoming Ten

Posted on August 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

On Becoming Ten by Michael Romani There you are my true born beauty My living treasure, Daddy’s cutie Looks like it’s that time again And this time, you’re turning ten The years seem to be flying by When I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories, Poetry and Poems | Tagged Angel, Angelique Romani, Birthday, Blessing, Celebration, Family, Grace, Love, Poetry, Tenth Birthday | Leave a comment

Sense of Place

Posted on July 31, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Sense of Place by Michael Romani You see it in her x-ray eyes There is really no disguise She feels her sense of place She wears it on her smiling face It’s an attachment to things past These that endure … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Comfort, Community, Design, Extraordinary, Family, Home, Love, Photographs, Poetry | Leave a comment

Frame By Frame

Posted on July 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Frame By Frame by Michael Romani Painting rocks With the family Peppy talks Feeling so happy Squeezing out each moment Watching what might foment No longer freezing time This love is so sublime Such are the ways Of love and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study Tools, Photographs & Memories | Tagged Daddy, Family, Frame, Love, Painting, Photography, Poetry, Rocks | Leave a comment