Tag Archives: Lessons

Lessons From Eden Park

Posted on May 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The Roaring Twenties were a fascinating time. Among the lessons to be learned was that a woman could do and be more than they had been allowed until then, vice and other personal choices could not be controlled and that … Continue reading →

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Human Nature and Faction

Posted on April 30, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

In the early days of the American republic, human nature and faction were of some serious concern. I doubt that the Founding Fathers ever truly envisioned how egregious faction would grow in our society to the point where we can’t … Continue reading →

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Stay On the Path

Posted on April 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Due to time constraints and a day much better spent with my two princesses, I will be going off prompt from Day 25 of Na/GloPoWriMo gazillion requirements for a form of poetry that I would never want to write in … Continue reading →

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Dr. Seuss With No Excuse

Posted on April 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Two weeks in aka Day 14 of Na/GloPoWriMo 2020 and the challenge prompt today is: “to think about your own inspirations and forebears (whether literary or otherwise). Specifically, I challenge you today to write a poem that deals with the … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Presents

Posted on December 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Let’s call this one for the missed one on December 22nd and Happy Chanukah to all who celebrate this! Forgotten Presents by Michael Romani To all the kids who learned How not to believe All of those who have been … Continue reading →

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Standard of Gold

Posted on November 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

There are a lot of reasons to have gratitude toward things learned and passed on through the generations and a lot to be learned and then go on to grow into our own future. This is a sixth poem in … Continue reading →

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Carnegie

Posted on September 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Across the United States, one man’s wealth is responsible for the building not hundreds but thousands of libraries. Carnegie by Michael Romani In the annals of American history Andrew Carnegie bequested his legacy As a force of Gilded Age philanthropy … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged American History, Andrew Carnegie, Art, Astronomy, City, Community, Dignity, Fortune, Gilded Age, Knowledge, Legacy, Lessons, Library, Literate, Monument, Philanthropy, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Portal, Town, United States, Wealth, Welcome, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Nestled

Posted on July 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

History is to learn from. Not to be dwelt on. But to take the lessons learned into today so that we might build a better tomorrow. Nestled by Michael Romani Nestled behind an old chapel Rests with the bite of … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Love Remembered 2019

Posted on May 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Comes a time when our mom is no longer with us in physical form but is in our hearts and souls, right? This poem is meant to honor that. A Mother’s Love Remembered 2019 by Michael Romani A mother’s love … Continue reading →

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The Love of One So Good

Posted on May 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Learning again and again the difference between fool’s gold and real gold when it comes to the heart. In this case, I believe the proof is in the deeds done and love shown gracefully time and again. The Love of … Continue reading →

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