Tag Archives: Heaven

Na/GloPoWriMo 5: To Be me, Not You

Day 5 arrived yesterday about the same time that I upped my running (albeit at a very slow pace) to an hour of running.  There’s my excuse and I’m keeping with it.  It’s hard to write a new poem when … Continue reading

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Seven Turns of Seven

From a friend’s 7 x 7 form given out at a short form poetry class: Seven Turns of Seven by Michael Romani In seven turns of seven We found our way to heaven Stumbling there almost blind Seven steps inside … Continue reading

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First Principles: Die Or Be Free

“Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry we will not tamely submit — appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free.”  –  Joseph Warren, American account of the Battle … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: John Milton – On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity

Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed the life and legacy of English poet John Milton.  On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity is an ode written by Milton in 1629.  It was first published in Poems of Mr. John Milton in 1645.  … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Relocate

False choices lead to a little revved up revocation As humanity processes the eventual need for relocation Choices given voices to the feelings dwelling inside A demonstration of remonstration we can’t easily hide Why do some choose to dwell in … Continue reading

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Winds of Change

Based on Acts 2:1-42: Winds of Change by Michael Romani There in the indefinable something Is the difference that love brings Changing lives and effective in mission Doing their part for the Great Commission In that sense of wondrous anticipation Is … Continue reading

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Dagger of Set

Dagger of Set by Michael Romani Erased from history Still there in the legacy The gods are angered And all of our lives endangered The dagger of Set Jagged edge of death It’s a curse we endure From which there … Continue reading

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Sneaking Suspicion

Would it be a wake up call If you tried to learn it all And realized there was more to know Thank you ever really could Would it be an ethical death row To live your life striving to do … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Priceless

An old song meandered in on a thought About how the best of life cannot be bought Like the precious and few moments spent Those that a loving God has lent Even to a sinner like me Days of beauty … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Critical

I don’t want to seem hysterical And I know at times, I’m too self critical Always certain that the past I was living Is more than can possibly be forgiven The pathway seems a little too hot My soul feels … Continue reading

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