Tag Archives: Man

First Principles: The Possibilities of Mischief In the Governance of Man Should Remain Bound By the Constitution

Posted on November 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution.” – Thomas Jefferson (1798)

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Children of the Night

Posted on October 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Once on a full moon’s howling… Children of the Night by Michael Romani Shackled in darkness and chains Life batters at us while we refrain Toys of love have rules of their own With all the goodbyes that leave us … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: No Person Has Memory Enough To Be A Successful Liar

Posted on October 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.” – Abraham Lincoln How quickly this is forgotten by persons in power seeking to ruin an honest man….

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Daily Prompt – Perfume

Posted on September 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

It’s a tale that seems as old as man That someone sold a dream to woman That their biggest aim and chief goal Is to hide themselves and sell their souls To be the most appealing in any room Coloring … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Lace

Posted on August 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Somewhere between the velvet kisses Is the reckoning of her solemn promises She, all dressed in her feminine lace Me, being her man, know my place That despite all of my rough leather Being her love makes our lives better … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Shadow of A Man Is Determined By Character

Posted on August 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of the organization.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher (25 May 1803-1882)

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Thought For the Day: The Desire of the Woman Is For the Desire of the Man

Posted on August 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of the man.” -Madame de Stael, writer (22 Apr 1766-1817)

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The Truth Be Told

Posted on July 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Truth is maybe the most valuable commodity. Perhaps I’m dwelling on this concept too much lately? I think not. The Truth Be Told by Michael Romani In all the things that life has showed There is one truth that must … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Pursue Your Principles To Your Death

Posted on July 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt – Shade

Posted on June 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

… And so it goes With our best laid plans Unmade in the shade Only to be remade There in the shadows Of woman and man There is talk Of a walk Into complexity Away from simplicity Seeing things in … Continue reading →

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