Tag Archives: Friends

The Secret Woes of Regret

The Secret Woes of Regretby Michael DoyleKept silence about better daysAre still remembered for the better waysWe once so happily lived inBefore the days of blood and drunken sinsWe clean the ship’s hull on the beachTo gain that extra knot … Continue reading →

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Under A Caribbean Moon

Under A Caribbean Moonby Michael DoylePirates pursue without pauseEvery sort that passes for lost causeTheir future holds an appointmentWith the vagrancies of disappointmentChasing their run by constellationThey follow a black flag with consternationEach pirate dreaming of making his scoreAnd to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Are, Heart and Soul, Friends To the Freedom of the Press. It Is However, the Prostituted Companion of Liberty

“We are, heart and soul, friends to the freedom of the press. It is however, the prostituted companion of liberty.” -Fisher Ames (1807)

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First Principles: Far From Being Rivals Or Enemies Religion and Law Are Twin Sisters, Friends, and of Mutual Assistance

“Human law must rest its authority ultimately upon the authority of that law which is divine. Far from being rivals or enemies religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistance. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other.‘ … Continue reading →

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An Enduring Contemplation of Pain

An Enduring Contemplation of Painby Michael Doyle The things endured on that Day of PainWould drive most of us beyond insane360 strikes with a nail-ended whipWould be enough to make anyone lose grip Next the crucifixion with its degradationWas a … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Season

Valentine’s Seasonby Michael DoyleIn a circular society, there are seasonsSome of these devoid of sensible reasonsAs to why there is plenty or there is lessLove to be found, yet if I had to guessIt’s more worth quietly learning to resignAnd … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day To My Friends and Family!!

Aloha Promises Forever values and loves all of its friends, family, and readers! So does God! And so do I! Thank you all for being who you are regardless of the miles between. May your day be filled with love and … Continue reading →

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A Wood Dragon’s Cosmology

A Wood Dragon’s Cosmologyby Michael DoyleThe time spent quietly comes to its endIt’s been another year of pleasant enough livingHaving found my best habits and friendsAnd it has been another year of peacefully givingBut in truth it has been yet … Continue reading →

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Life Without Light

Life Without Lightby Michael DoyleLife without lightIs the color they died inDarker than nightIs the least of their sinsI can’t say you’ll like thisBut we need to risk regretFor all the world cried amissAt the lost beauty, we must regretSabbath … Continue reading →

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Chanukah and Antisemitism

In solidarity with the Jewish people around the globe on this first night of Chanukah! Chanukah and Antisemitismby Michael DoyleIn what should be a quiet season filled with optimismIt is hard to feel life without a bit of pessimismStill, menorah … Continue reading →

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