Tag Archives: Love

Close As A Promise

Close As A Promiseby Michael DoyleWhen the world drags us apart,I hope it is, you’ll keep me in your heart.Despite a world of endless treasons,I find that I love you for sentimental reasons.Your love shapes my fragile soul,Like the irresistible … Continue reading

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First Principles: Dost Thou Love Life? Then Do Not Squander Time; For That’s the Stuff Life Is Made Of

“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of” – Benjamin Franklin

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We Stand Together

We Stand Togetherby Michael DoyleEven in troubled times,God has all authority.Struggles may cloud the day,Yet, we remain family.Our eyes are fixed on the cross,But we rest on Jesus’ name.Even David’s temporary lossDid not serve to defame.We stand together nearKeeping courage … Continue reading

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Never Look Back

Never Look Backby Michael DoyleA soldier’s life is to take life,Be it by bullet or by knife.The alleged purpose is to preserve life,In the middle of all of war’s strife.There are the quiet moments of observation,Of looking out into the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Love Has Within It A Redemptive Power. And There Is A Power There That Eventually Transforms Individuals

“Love has within it a redemptive power. And there is a power there that eventually transforms individuals. Just keep being friendly to that person. Just keep loving them, and they can’t stand it too long. Oh, they react in many … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: I Wish You A Wrestling Match With Your Creative Muse That Will Last A Lifetime

“I wish you a wrestling match with your Creative Muse that will last a lifetime. … I wish craziness and foolishness and madness upon you. May you live with hysteria, and out of it make fine stories – science fiction … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Real Love Is the Love That Sometimes Arises After Sensual Pleasure: If It Does, It Is Immortal; the Other Kind Inevitably Goes Stale

“Real love is the love that sometimes arises after sensual pleasure: if it does, it is immortal; the other kind inevitably goes stale, for it lies in mere fantasy.” – Giacomo Casanova My apologies for missing a day. I entered … Continue reading

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Living Life (In His Embrace)

Living Life (In His Embrace)by Michael DoyleDancing out of regret,It helps me to forgetAll the troubles I’ve seenIn the life of this human being.God’s love sets me free,Bringing me positivity.In all my living days,It’s why I offer praise.The blood of … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: If You Make It A Habit Not To Blame Others, You Will Feel the Growth of the Ability To Love In Your Soul, and You Will See the Growth of Goodness In Your Life

“If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love in your soul, and you will see the growth of goodness in your life.” – Leo Tolstoy

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Paradox Is the Puzzle

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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