Tag Archives: Life

Mistakes of the Conscience

Mistakes of the Conscienceby Michael DoyleSometimes secrets spill out over drink.This is especially true when we overthink.Guilt makes us say we’re better than that.But we’re only human, as a matter of fact.At first, even the iconic, troubled German JewWhispered to … Continue reading

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The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)

The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)by Michael DoyleConspiracies accuse innocence of complicity.It’s how inconveniences become simplicity.Those that do not fit into shame or graceAre awkwardly hammered into their needed place.Ugly images shown cannot be left behind.They … Continue reading

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Across the Flickered Flames

Across the Flickering Flamesby Michael DoyleFollowing the path inside the shadow,Footsteps led to breathing shallow.The smoke filled the last hallway,Still, courage called along the way.To save the next life was what truly matteredThe rising heat causes windows to be shattered.Pushing … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: To Be Successful In Life, You Must Get In the Habit of Turning Negatives Into Positives

“To be successful in life, you must get in the habit of turning negatives into positives.” – George Foreman

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Thought For the Day: Drama Is Life With the Dull Bits Left Out. There Is No Terror In the Bang, Only In the Anticipation of It

“Drama is life with the dull bits left out. There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. I believe in putting the horror in the minds of the audience, and not necessarily on the screen. … Continue reading

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His Mercy Never Fails

His Mercy Never Failsby Michael DoyleIn every day, in every way,My Lord has held me in His hand.Giving me mercy, and I can say,In my best and my worst, He understands.In return, I offer my life,Trusting in Christ alone.Through sweetness … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Literature Adds To Reality,…(I)t Enriches the Necessary Competencies That Daily Life Requires and Provides

“Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become.” – C.S. Lewis

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Prepared For Life’s Improvisation

Prepared For Life’s Improvisationby Michael DoyleJesus lived into His flawless ministryWith an ethic of love spoken eloquently.With His death, He left His tomb emptyTo begin again, mankind’s hope in history.Immeasurable, He was hung on a bloody cross.It was to our … Continue reading

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Fitting In Comfortably

Fitting In Comfortablyby Michael DoyleBetween bits of laughter, we begin comfortablyIn building what may yet become our family.It isn’t so much the jokes but the easy smiles.They go a long way in logging away the miles.A sip shared, a song … Continue reading

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Lift the Toast

Lift the Toastby Michael Doyle When in Rome, do as the crazy Romans doThat’s how boys meet girls, and I met you.Surprise with the clink of a passing toast,That’s when I realized your eyes shone the most.There was something in … Continue reading

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