Tag Archives: Inspiration

Far Enough

Far Enoughby Michael DoyleDid you go far enough to seeThe ends of your possibility?Did you bring your best to beFar enough to test reality?Because until you have this done,The world at its best has really won.And you don’t know your … Continue reading →

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Music and the Open Heart

Music and the Open Heartby Michael DoyleMusic flows in its vibrationFilling the human soul with inspiration.Whether received by rhythm or in harmony,Both are a gift, paired with the right melody.We trust and let that magic show.We close our eyes and … Continue reading →

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The Killing Hour

The Killing Hourby Michael DoyleThe appearance of weakness Is something that wears thin.What makes a warrior seek thisGoes deep below the skin.Our ancestors cannot be left behind,Not when they are seen as they are.And a warrior would have to be … Continue reading →

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Squandering A Golden Goose

Squandering A Golden Gooseby Michael DoyleNewsome wants to lead our nation.What does he offer as inspiration?With the unwarranted swagger of new urbanism,His track record trends toward honest pessimism.Maybe he should reverse California’s ruinTo prove he has some idea of what … Continue reading →

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When the Detour Becomes the Intention

When the Detour Becomes the Intentionby Michael DoyleThere is an art to elegant simplicity,Avoiding all that becomes duplicity,We seek to make our lives be lived realWhere the art of meaning meets the feel.Funny moments become the art of distinction,As we … Continue reading →

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Oscar Night Without A Fright

Oscar Night Without A Frightby Michael DoyleHollywood tries to get one thing right,How to survive the Oscar night without a fright.Celebrities don’t walk the red carpet zoneWithout Armani on a tightrope of their own.Harnessing star power to openly conspire, Giorgio … Continue reading →

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Self Reflection

Self Reflectionby Michael DoyleI took a pause to see what life was giving,Wondering if I was right in the way I was living.Fear of God and knowing myself lead to wisdomThat will gain me my place in my father’s kingdom.I’m … Continue reading →

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It’s In the Timing

It’s In the Timingby Michael DoyleLike the words of a good and holy song,The melody and the beat come on strong.The Kingdom of God is like a planted field,Filled with good seed for expected yield. The enemy is sneakier at … 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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In Veneration

In Venerationby Michael DoyleWith every breath’s exhalation,I speak of you with inspiration.My fingers crawl across the pages.At every turn, you’re the rock of ages.The Lord God withstood sacrifice.I can only hope that what I do will suffice.In all the doing, … Continue reading →

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