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Sunshine On A Rainy Day

Day 26th of NaPoWriMo/GloPoWriMo and the optional prompt is to write an almanac poem using: Almanac Questionnaire Weather:  Rainy Day Flora:   Marsh Roses Architecture:  Limestone Customs:   Pork Tenderloin Mammals/reptiles/fish: Sandhill Cranes Childhood dream: Becoming the president Found on … Continue reading

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First Principles: A Love of Truth and A Veneration of Virtue Are the Latent Spark For People Capable of Understanding

“Human nature itself is evermore an advocate for liberty. There is also in human nature a resentment of injury, and indignation against wrong. A love of truth and a veneration of virtue. These amiable passions, are the “latent spark”… If … Continue reading

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Manuscripts Don’t Burn

Day 22 of NaPoWriMo/GloPoWriMo 2020!  The optional prompt being to use an idiomatic phrase from another language or popular in another country as a starting point. Manuscripts Don’t Burn by Michael Doyle Years ago when I was younger Words ate … Continue reading

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The Colors of Intensity

Self isolation is proving interesting.  Continuing in thoughts on photography and the capture of light in general…. The Colors of Intensity by Michael Doyle From the blues of a snowy day To the reds of sunsets along the way Subject … Continue reading

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Simple Saturday

Day 17 of Na/GloPoWriMo 2020 invites us to poetically examine the simple pleasures that make up the Saturdays of our souls. Simple Saturday by Michael Doyle Simply Saturday Could be no other way But over coffee or tea To share … Continue reading

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Silence Is Our Reply

What was once thought the end is but the beginning and all the words make no difference when silence is our final reply. Silence Is our Reply by Michael Doyle In the black and white of integration There is a … Continue reading

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Souls On the Line

Ever had that moment when you suddenly knew that however scary love is, you had met your forever in the eyes of the one you love? Souls On the Line by Michael Doyle My soul is on the line Wanting … Continue reading

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Connections Made

In looking out toward what others do and say, sometimes I have moments of introspection.  Lately, this has centered and focused on the connections made between a lady I spend hours talking with and feeling so deep.  Not that past … Continue reading

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Kindness Over Sin

Force never brings love into this world.  Eloquence can be stunning and yet is no proof of conviction.   So, what’s the answer?  Maybe… Kindness Over Sin by Michael Romani Not so much serendipity As it is mere Christianity To … Continue reading

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The Veil Falls

That first sight.  You heart either implodes into the chemistry of it all.  Or, you sink into yourself and wonder at the missing spark.  Still, what an amazing concept to be resting in words alone and faith that true love … Continue reading

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