Tag Archives: Garden

Thought For the Day: A Single Rose Can Be My Garden…A Single Friend, My World

Posted on April 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“A single rose can be my garden… a single friend, my world.” -Leo Buscaglia, author, speaker, and professor (31 Mar 1924-1998)

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An Angel Imperfectly

Posted on March 26, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

An Angel Imperfectlyby Michael DoyleIn protection from life’s adversity An angel spread his wings imperfectlyKnowing that life has limited mercyTo protect us from the things of historyMore profound than deep, I hear the river flowSomewhere beside where life’s garden growsA … Continue reading →

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It’s There In A Song Somewhere

Posted on February 14, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

It’s There In A Song Somewhereby Michael DoyleYou can find it in the record-spinning roundThere in the melody is where it is foundListen carefully to the words of the songYou’ll find the truth of our love where it belongsWhere this … Continue reading →

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A Study On Faith

Posted on February 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Study On Faithby Michael DoyleListening in on a deep conversationI was maybe a little disturbed by my fascinationSpeaking on Paul’s missionIt’s interesting how grace and peace breed compassionHere as we sit and openly thinkPaul’s reasoning brings us to the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Poetry Is the Art of Creating Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads

Posted on November 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Poetry is the art of creating imaginary gardens with real toads.” -Marianne Moore, poet (15 Nov 1887-1972) — Marianne Moore was a poetess nominated for a Nobel Prize in Literature based on her use of formal innovation, precise diction, irony, … Continue reading →

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Venomously Bitten

Posted on July 25, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Venomously Bittenby Michael DoyleOn this roller coaster of loveIt’s sometimes hard to keep track ofWho’s the saint, and who is sinningToo many complications can set things spinningThrowing in the towel isn’t how it’s doneNot if you’re fighting for your golden … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Lord Will Guide You Always; He Will Satisfy Your Needs In A Sun-Scorched Land and Will Strengthen Your Frame

Posted on June 30, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.” – Isaiah 58:11

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Reflections On the Aftertaste

Posted on June 29, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Reflections On the Aftertasteby Michael DoyleIt was just one of those endless nightsI sat feasting on a garden of fried delightsTurning the channel to hear a bit of debateSurreally hoping to help decide the nation’s fateThere on the stage were … Continue reading →

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In the Tomes of Humanity

Posted on October 28, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

In the Tomes of Humanityby Michael DoyleAlgorithms of simplicityMakeup humanity’s complexityWith habits easy enough to understandAs the madness takes over as plannedMost waiver between love and prideSometimes this happens to coincideThen there are the exceptions irreducibleThat’s what’s become of the … Continue reading →

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Around Every Corner

Posted on August 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

As I was driving down the eastern terminus of the Old National Road, it occurred to me… Around Every Corner by Michael Doyle Around every corner There is a story Down every street Hiding from its glory Just a bit … Continue reading →

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