Tag Archives: Hero

First Principles: There Is A Certain Enthusiasm In Liberty; That Makes Human Nature Rise Above Itself, In Acts of Bravery and Heroism

Posted on November 30, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.” – Alexander Hamilton, The Farmer Refuted, 1775

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Na/GloPoWriMo #11: Letters From Father To Daughter

Posted on April 11, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo #11: Letters From Father To Daughterby Michael DoyleDearest Daughter,I didn’t know I would be a fatherWhen I took the chances that I didAnd I’ve always tried to keep it hidI see your eyes of confusionBetween truth and illusionAnd, yes, … Continue reading →

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As I Lay My Head Down

Posted on September 21, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

As I Lay My Head Downby Michael DoyleWrapped up in the depths of your soulAs we talk along our evening’s strollI see my heroes inside your heartEasily seeing what sets you apartYour words as you touch me deepWhisper you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beside me, Dance, Day, Deep, Depths, Drift, Every Single Day, Feel, Fill, Fleet, God's Reflection, Growing Love, Heart, Hero, Hoping To Find, I Lay My Head Down, I Should Keep, Kneel, Lay My Head Down, Love Shine, Our, Peace of Mind, Photograph, Pillow, Please, Pleasure, Poem, Poetry, Pray, See, Sets Apart, Shadow, Sleep, Stay, Stop, Stroll, Strong Enough, Surprise, Sweet Eyes, Talk, Think Of, Tomorrow, Whisper, Words, Wrapped, Your Love, Your Soul, Your Words | Leave a comment

When Tomorrow Comes Your Day

Posted on September 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

When Tomorrow Comes Your Dayby Michael DoyleWrapped up in the depths of your soulAs we talk along our evening’s strollI see my heroes inside your heartEasily seeing what sets you apartYour words as you touch me deepWhisper you are who … Continue reading →

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Be Your Own Hero

Posted on September 2, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Be Your Own Heroby Michael DoyleIncurable as a dreaming heroStubborn as a seeming zeroWe play our parts in masqueradeEach day lived within its charadeHiding ourselves behind the music we playCaught up in front of screens all dayBecause we cannot be … Continue reading →

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A Good Feeling About…

Posted on August 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A Good Feeling About…by Michael DoyleIt looks like we’re in for nasty weatherGod knows that you and I deserve betterPlotted courses are always subject to changeIt’s the simple way of life and nothing strangerSpin offs and rip offs serve to … Continue reading →

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A Dagger’s Breath

Posted on July 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The last in the classic retelling of a classic werewolf tale: A Dagger’s Breath by Michael Doyle Everywhere the deceived heart searches for clues Bits of treachery displayed in all of its hues You can hide it all within a … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Boys, I Only Did My Duty; the Old Flag Never Touched the Ground

Posted on July 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Boys, I only did my duty; the old flag never touched the ground!” – Sgt. William Carney, Born into slavery, rose to serve his country, America, to the point of becoming a Medal of Honor recipient commenting on his brave … Continue reading →

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Blood Moon Rising

Posted on July 3, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Poem 3 in a continuing series of retelling of a classic werewolf tale: Blood Moon Rising by Michael Doyle Torchlight flows and leads the way As the full moon comes to claim the day Are you braver than me, my … Continue reading →

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Implausibly Transformative

Posted on May 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

In dreaming the impossible Dream, the man from La Mancha sallied forth to defeat his quests and earn the love of his lady fair. Or umm something like that…. Part II of Part I of the book summed up … Continue reading →

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