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First Principles: Live Your Life That the Fear of Death Can Never Enter Your Heart. Trouble No One About Their Religion; Respect Others In Their View, and Demand That They Respect Yours

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things … Continue reading

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In Need of Clarity

In Need of Clarityby Michael DoyleYou stumble toward your comfy bedFeeling dazed and abused in your head.It’s been a night of free-flow drinking,And you’re now incapable of thinkingYou dial her number, hoping it’s a mistake,Your last raw nerve feels it’s … 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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Love’s Cost

Love’s Costby Michael DoyleNo matter who it is that you might meetAs you walk down life’s long street, You might never know how she may feel.So, it’s important to make this real.It’s more than wedding bells’ chime,A counterfeit love would … Continue reading

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Love and Mutuality

Love and Mutualityby Michael DoyleLove, respect, and mutualityAre words thrown around with meaning.They add up to the commonalityOf life relatable to human beings.Do we choose love on purpose?Or is love a beautiful accident?I don’t mean to do love a disserviceBut … Continue reading

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Dreams In the Khyber Pass

Dreams In the Khyber Passby Michael DoyleStories are importantTo our understanding.They aren’t just random compartmentsFor when life gets too demanding.Each story provides a layerOf step or steps bringing us near.These take us from here to thereAnd make the details clear.We … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Happiness of Your Life Depends Upon the Quality of Your Thoughts

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius

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Like My Dream Child

Like My Dream Childby Michael DoyleIt feels chaotic, sight unseen,Falling for another human being.Passion is a burning thing.But for some, a voice adds up to nothing.Love is an awesome journey,As you tell me of your destiny.You say you want what’s … Continue reading

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This Digital Age

This Digital Ageby Michael DoyleLost in the weak punditry of this digital ageToo many fools think their wisdom is sage.Openly declaring that it’s too slow to read.Furthermore, they can’t be convinced of the need.Fools have been, by participation. freely degreed.As … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: I Look To the Future Because That’s Where I’m Going To Spend the Rest of My Life

“I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life.” – George Burns

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