Tag Archives: Freedom

Moon Chased Rabbit

Posted on March 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Some brief thoughts on another side of life… Moon Chased Rabbit by Michael Romani When the moon chases the rabbit Into believing she has total freedom Then it seems a loss of nasty habit When she can’t outrun the kingdom … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Remember To Make Good Use of Our Heritage of Freedom

Posted on March 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“You will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve YOUR freedom. I hope you will make a good use of it.” – John Adams

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Article 19 (The Burden of Secularism)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

I have been reading through a series of works by Yuval Noah Harai that seems topical and a historian’s blend of philosophy and history projecting into humanity’s future. It’s been challenging and is spawning a few poems that are often … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Justice, Humanity and Christianity Demand the End of All Slavery

Posted on February 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Justice and humanity require it [the end of slavery] – Christianity commands it. Let every benevolent . . . pray for the glorious period when the last slave who fights for freedom shall be restored to the possession of that … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Own (A Child of God)

Posted on January 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

As we stand perched on the edge of a new month, this poem is dedicated to the brave souls who fought together as brothers and sisters in Jones County, Mississippi, dedicated to the proposition that each person is equal before … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Self Reliance Is the Only Road To True Freedom

Posted on January 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom, and being one’s own person is its ultimate reward.” – Patricia Sampson (1921-1998)

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Samson IX

Posted on January 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing the story of Samson and Delilah as told in the Book of Judges: Samson (IX) by Michael Romani In the rocky passage of history There are signs of Divine certainty When God’s voice has spoken clear Stilling waters and calming … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It is Inconsistent, Unjust and Impious To Fight And Pray for Freedom While Keeping Others In Slavery

Posted on January 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“That men should pray and fight for their own freedom and yet keep others in slavery is certainly acting a very inconsistent, as well as unjust and perhaps impious, part.” – John Jay, Reference The Life and Times of John … Continue reading →

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Flying Solo

Posted on January 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Since mankind began, there has been the hero’s journey. A man starts with just his dreams and builds his world or fails. Those with heart prevail. That then is the trick to this tale. Flying Solo by Michael Romani Long … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Those Who Wish the Blessings of Liberty Must Work Diligently To Support It

Posted on January 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.” – Thomas Paine (1777)

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