Tag Archives: Hour

Love Steps Out

Love Steps Outby Michael DoyleEvery hour that is passingTurns into its own test.I find my life always changing. I don’t get much rest.It’s a long way to the sun.But I keep on reaching out.It seems my dreams have just begun.I … Continue reading

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Harkening the Herald of Heaven and Earth Joined

Harkening the Herald of Heaven and Earth Joinedby Michael DoyleEach carol has its own sort of power,As the music wafts along, filling the hour.The joy of heavenly host and humanity joined in harmony,As our carols march along throughout history.Harmonize in … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To See A World In A Grain of Sand, and A Heaven In A Wild Flower, Hold Infinity In the Palm of Your Hand, And Eternity In An Hour

“To see a world in a grain of sandAnd a heaven in a wild flower,Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,And eternity in an hour.” – William Blake

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To Strive and Labor On

To Strive and Labor Onby Michael DoyleEvery day that we wake up aliveIt’s a new day for each of us to strive,To see what it is that we’re meant to do.The doing of which is up to me and you.Ours … Continue reading

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Positivity In Action

Positivity In Actionby Michael DoyleThis evening, as I took myself on a hike,I put my mind toward what I do and don’t like.Deciding to take the course of satisfaction,I have decided to put positivity into action.I will set new limits … Continue reading

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The Truth About Power

The Truth About Powerby Michael DoyleThe edges of rationality tatterWhile the People determine what matters.If there is one thing needed to learned,It’s the limits of power properly discerned.When a jaded politician wants to steal the hour,Maybe it’s best to show … Continue reading

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To Feel Good, Do Good

To Feel Good, Do Goodby Michael DoyleUnhappiness Is an affliction on bliss.By Cicero’s severed neck,Duty can make us into wrecksThose who live in their mindAre too often left behind.Such is the way of those in powerWho care only for a … Continue reading

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Being True To Oneself

Being True To Oneselfby Michael DoyleOne doesn’t need to be a king to wield authority.One only needs to have and possess personal sovereignty.To know that strength lies in one’s personal dignity.And to dare to speak one’s truth with great authority.Hamlet … Continue reading

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Born To Praise

Born To Praiseby Michael DoyleThroughout all of my daysI was born to praiseWhen I’m looking for peace, I find itIn all the hidden bitsEvery moment, I’m gratefulAlways knowing the Lord is faithfulThrough this, I’m righteously ableTo do my part as … Continue reading

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This Is Not True Victory

This Is Not True Victoryby Michael DoyleIn memory of Queen Lili‘uokalani I declare this is not a true victoryWhen back in the year of 1893The United States overthrew her monarchyDespite the wrongness of things doneShe did not choose the white … Continue reading

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