Tag Archives: Life

Paradox Is the Puzzle

Posted on May 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Paradox Is the Puzzleby Michael DoyleIf we understood the meaning of homeWe’d know that DNA means we’re never alone.We are made in the image of those above,Very few of whom truly believe in love.We were born from death and annihilation.Does … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Prayer Can Truly Change Your Life. For It Turns Your Attention Away From Yourself and Directs Your Mind and Your Heart Toward the Lord

Posted on May 18, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Prayer can truly change your life. For it turns your attention away from yourself and directs your mind and your heart toward the Lord. If we look only at ourselves, with our own limitations and sins, we quickly give way … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Life Is Not A Straight Line Leading From One Blessing To the Next and Then Finally To Heaven. Life Is A Winding and Troubled Road

Posted on May 17, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Life is not a straight line leading from one blessing to the next and then finally to heaven. Life is a winding and troubled road. Switchback after switchback. And the point of biblical stories like Joseph and Job and Esther … Continue reading →

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Indiana’s Waters

Posted on May 16, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Indiana’s Watersby Michael DoyleIndiana first greeted me with a rainy season.It lasted about sixty days and tried my reason.Patiently, I’ve explored this place and its stops.There’s so much to see between the velvet raindrops.The backroads are filled with flowered beauty,And … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Backroads, Flowers, Indana, Lakes, Life, Nature, Photography, Poetry and Poems, Ponds, Raiin, Raindrops, Raviines, Riivers, Shore, Stops, Streams, Tapestry, Travel, Tree, Water, Wetland, Wildlife, Writing | Leave a comment

Heaviness Sighs

Posted on May 11, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Heaviness Sighsby Michael DoyleLife’s heaviness must dissipateBefore it becomes life’s fate.A little lightness never hurts anyone.Experiments made might still be fun.One likes to believe in music’s freedom,And that things might be permanent, if but seldom.It is played out with great … Continue reading →

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Kick In the Teeth

Posted on May 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Kick In the Teethby Michael DoyleFolks deflect, saying it doesn’t matter,Even as it seems they feel their world shatter.It can be inane, like only so much chatter.Maybe it stops them from acting like a Mad Hatter.Even in the rain, their … Continue reading →

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Mistakes of the Conscience

Posted on May 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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)

Posted on May 5, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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

Posted on May 2, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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

Posted on May 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

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

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