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In A Freeze of Time

Posted on June 28, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A little something about taking other people’s photographs: In A Freeze of Time by Michael Doyle A still photograph freezes time Offering its momentary relationship sublime Lasting memories never to be taken back A single shot at stopping time in … Continue reading →

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The Temptation of Wanting Another’s Share

Posted on June 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Exodus 20:17: The Temptation of Wanting Another’s Share by Michael Doyle It’s hard to be content in comparison Always measuring yourself on what is done By others when your race is your own Only to be … Continue reading →

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Slow Like A Mule

Posted on June 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Blues and fusion offers it’s own kick of long solos filled with hot licks. But in all of this, there is that groove and it punches slow like a mule. No one threw those punches better than Betty Davis. Slow … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Betty Davis, Blues, Boogie, Born, Celebration, Choice, Critics, Deep, Difference, Disappear, Disenchant, Enigma, Falling Light, Fear, Full Truth, Funk Queen, Fusion, Genteel, Get It On, Gift, Gone, Heart, Heavy, Inclusive, Keep, Keeping It Real, Legend, Liberation, Life, Long Legged, Loose Goose, Mojo, Mule, Music, Mystery, Night, Note, Offer, Photograph, Place, Poem, Poetry, Polish, Queen, Raven, Raw, Reclusive, Reign, Reverence, Ring, Road, Show, Sirens, Slap Down, Slow, Soul Sacrifice, Space, Starlight, Steamy Night, Told, Tome, Tree, Walk, Watch, Whiskey Courage | Leave a comment

Gifts From the Heart

Posted on April 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Day 20 of Na/GloPoWriMo, 2020! 2/3rds of the way through this year’s event. The optional prompt is to “write a poem about a handmade or homemade gift that you have received“. Gifts From the Heart by Michael Doyle Since divorce … Continue reading →

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Dead Letter

Posted on March 21, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Some folks like to call history a dead letter. I really don’t understand this. Dead Letter by Michael Romani The past is never a dead letter But something we should study together Every generation rewrites the past And from … Continue reading →

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As Sinners Saved By Grace

Posted on March 2, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on the Book of Matthew: As Sinners Saved By Grace by Michael Romani Let there be no kind of mistake We must move beyond heartbreak For the good of God’s and our sake To give as much … Continue reading →

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Approached Threshold

Posted on February 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

When you approach sacred places and times and spaces do you appreciate the transformative moment you are in? Approached Threhold by Michael Romani Growing up in the present age We are encouraged to seek after sages Seeking our shifts in … Continue reading →

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Scorecard

Posted on January 16, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Ever wonder how your life is tallying up? Scorecard by Michael Romani Sometimes like an idiot savant I do my best to be your servant Lord, to put things a little oddly I recognize that on earth, I am your … Continue reading →

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Thankful For God’s Love and Mercy

Posted on November 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1st Samuel: Thankful For God’s Love and Mercy by Michael Romani Giving thanks for all at all times Expressed in my thousand rhymes Always seeking wisdom in my prayers Walking this world without false airs Surely … Continue reading →

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Ozone Care

Posted on August 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Another of the Earth’s little protective systems is that fragile shield call the ozone layer. Ozone Care by Michael Romani Gliding through the ozone with good care Minding the healing of this protective layer The Earth, she is a living, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Better, Care, Chain Reaction, Dry Land, Earth, Embrace, Glide, God, Heal, Human Race, Invisible Hand, Land Life, Layer, Mankind, Offer, Oxygen, Ozone, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Protect, Truth | Leave a comment