Tag Archives: Fire

The Washing Away

The Washing Awayby Michael DoyleThe scars of mistakes madeAre deep enough not to fade.As our eyes search for our guiding stars,Sometimes we are embraced by our scars.The flames of burning hateDistract from our latest grief.The teeth of fire flicker as … Continue reading

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Called To Praise

Called To Praiseby Michael DoyleWe walk into today with hearts on fireFilled as we are with righteous desire.Sharing the Word so we might learnAll of those things we were called to discern.Jeremiah was the weeping prophetAnd though we may not … Continue reading

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Bloodline Embraced

Bloodline Embracedby Michael DoyleAway from the fire I hideAs I quietly wait and confide.The Savior has healed my heartAnd this blessing will never depart.I give thankfulness from this wayward sonFor the too many times I thought I was done.But the … Continue reading

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First Principles: There Is Liberty and Fire Enough; It Only Requires the Application of the Bellows. Blow Then, A Blast That Will Shake This Country

“There is liberty and fire enough; it only requires the application of the bellows. Blow then, a blast that will shake this country.” – William Ellery

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Thought For the Day: The Difference Between A Good Life and A Bad Life Is How Well You Walk Through the Fire

“The difference between a good life and a bad life is how well you walk through the fire.” – Carl Jung

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Waking Up the Summer of Love

Waking up from the Summer of Loveby Michael DoyleLove is more than sexual annexation,And maybe that’s why some hold vexation,That’s what passes off as animalistic desireComes off cold and in need of some fire.Love and lust are more than curiosity.Tactless … Continue reading

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Dancing With Ghosts

Dancing With Ghostsby Michael DoyleIn spaces where war is thought of as gloryThere are legends that make for great story.Those of us who have fought for our nationKnow this as a fantastic conversation.Around the fire, it’s meant to endlessly inspireSo … Continue reading

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Meditation On the Boanerges

Mediation On the Boanerges by Michael DoyleSometimes we feel the fireWishing harshness to the wire.The Sons of Thunder felt this frustration,Impassioned to spread zeal across their nation.No, it’s not a bad thing, To live life with a bit of zing,Not … Continue reading

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First Principles: Government Is Not Reason; It Is Not Eloquent; It Is Force. Like Fire, It Is A Dangerous Servant and A Fearful Master

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Experience has taught us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Do Not Let Your Fire Go Out, Spark By Irreplaceable Spark In the Hopeless Swamps of the Not-Quite, the Not-Yet, and the Not-At-All

“Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved … Continue reading

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