Tag Archives: Lesson

Forgiven Sin and Redemption: Mary Magdalene

Posted on October 14, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Forgiven Sin and Redemption: Mary Magdaleneby Michael DoyleThere are lessons to be learned from Mary MagdaleneOf how one is redeemed from their craven bits of sin.It takes going to the Lord in a prayer of necessity,To come out the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible, Christianity, Faith, Forgiven Sin, God, Jesus, Legacy, Lesson, Mary Magdalene, Necessity, Poetry and Poems, Redemption | Leave a comment

Every Dog Hunts

Posted on October 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Every Dog Huntsby Michael DoyleThere are a lot of lessons we learnWalking through fire, hoping not to burn.There is much that we presumeIn training so that we will not be consumed.There are times that all there is, is the space.It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Burn, Change, Connection, Death, Every Dog, Fire, God, Grace, Hunt, Lesson, Odds, Poetry and Poems, Presumption, Space, Train, Wheels Up, World | Leave a comment

A Hero’s Journey Begins, Part II

Posted on August 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Hero’s Journey Begins, Part IIby Michael DoyleEach moment of life is loaded with intensity,Peppered in each moment to withstand the immensityOf whatever challenge might come our way.This is the wake-up call of a hero’s day.Staying the course keeps the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beginning, Challenge, Collective Conscience, Cool, Course, Day, Hard Science, Hero, Immensity, Intensityy, Journey, Lesson, Life, Meaning, Peservation, Poetry and Poems, Reach, School, Way | Leave a comment

A Set of Octodils

Posted on June 11, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Following 3 years of a poem a day (+ 109 additional days), I am ready to go back to practicing short-form poetry again. We will begin with a form called the Octodil . I will introduce at least one short-form … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beauuty, Conflct, Frame, Human Race, Impression, Lesson, Linda Varsell Smith, Nature Preserve, Octodil, Octodils, Past, Peace, Photos, Poetry and Poems, Set, Short-Form Poetry Style, Thought, Viola Berg, Wage | Leave a comment

Leaning Into Abraham

Posted on February 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Leaning Into Abrahamby Michael DoyleThe thumbprint of Heaven is on our daysAs we cast our eyes toward God’s true ways.We serve the God of all of Humanity,And it begins with Abraham’s legacy.Faith is the anchor that tethers us together.All of … Continue reading →

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A Short Story of Jesus, Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Short Story of Jesus, Part 1by Michael DoyleA moment taken to learn to seeBeyond the pages kept so orderly.It might teach to see with a child’s eyes,And in the doing, become all the more wise.Consequential behavior can upstage,But it … Continue reading →

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Words Well Spent

Posted on November 22, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Words Well-Spentby Michael DoyleDon’t wait until the endTo learn to live as a father and a friend.Now and then are the moments to seize.This lesson doesn’t come with fancy degrees.It begins and ends by saying I love you,And living each … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Dream of Shadows, Echo, End, Etiquette, Father, Friend, Guarantee, Hello, I Love You, Joy, Lesson, Moments, Poetry and Poems, Shout, Sould, Tears, Well Spent, Whisper, Words, Writer, Writing, Zest | Leave a comment

The War On Free Speech

Posted on June 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The War On Free Speechby Michael DoyleThere is one lesson of liberty, we must always teach.This is about the importance of maintaining free speech.Free thought and freedom of expression are the one libertyAbove all else, that is what is needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Democracy, Fear, Free Expression, Free Nation, Free Spech, Free Speech, Free Thought, Hear, History, Lesson, Liberty, News, Poetry and Poems, Politics, Teach, War | Leave a comment

Pharma Broke Faith

Posted on May 27, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Pharma Broke Faithby Michael DoyleThe system we live in tends to treat the sick.Working toward wellness would be and is my pick.Have a handful of pills and feel more diseased.This is not workable and people are not pleased.Bodies need balance … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Altenrative, Balance, Bodies, Contemplative, Cured, Death, Disease, Faith, Fell Well, Handful of Pills, Ill, Lesson, Not Workable, Pharma, Pick, Pill, Pleased, Poetry and Poems, Real, Relative, Sick, Side Affects, System, Terms, Working Toward Wellness | Leave a comment

Christmas Island Memory

Posted on December 26, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Christmas Island Memoryby Michael DoyleEven Christmas Island has its rulesThough they’re not type you learn in schoolsBut the types that build useful toolsThe type needed by wise men, common folk, and foolsOne of these is to drop the guessingAccepting each … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Begin, Blessing, Christmas Island, Common Folk, Days, Each Moment, End, Fools, Guessing, Know, Learn, Lesson, Life, Memory, Poetry and Poems, Push and Pull, Rules, School, Special Way, Tools, Ways, Wise Men | Leave a comment