Tag Archives: One

First Principles: One Useless Man Is A Shame, Two Is A Law Firm, and Three Is A Congress

Posted on October 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“One useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three is a Congress.” – John Adams

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The Brave Man

Posted on September 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Brave Manby Michael DoyleThe brave man knowsIt’s now or never. The cautious man thinksThat’s not so clever.Sometimes it’s simply time To throw caution to the wind.In these times, it’s time to liveHowever it is, that dreams end. She looked … Continue reading →

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Voice Sang Soft

Posted on August 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Voice Sang Softby Michael DoyleYour voice sang softly like a melody.It’s hard to say what it did to me.Then and there from the very start,Your love was gentle, blooming in my heart.Your smile might be your special power,As it captivated … Continue reading →

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The One Who Won’t Go Away

Posted on December 22, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The One Who Won’t Go Awayby Michael DoyleIn the air is a feeling of anticipationAs we joyfully prepare our contributionChristmas is coming as if we’re dreamingSoul shine fills us as if it’s beamingGod is with us as we happily prepare … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: One Step At A Time Is All It Takes To Get You There

Posted on December 10, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“One step at a time is all it takes to get you there.” – Emily Dickinson Happy Birthday, Emily, the Queen of American Poetry!

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Thought For the Day: I’m the One That’s Got To Die When It’s Time For Me To Die, So Let Me Live My Life the Way I Want To

Posted on November 27, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“I’m the one that’s got to die when it’s time for me to die, so let me live my life the way I want to.” – Jimi Hendrix

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Thought For the Day: Speak Your Mind. Even If You’re A Minority of One, The Truth Is Still the Truth

Posted on November 7, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you’re right and you know it, speak … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When One Person Is Missing the Whole World Seems Empty

Posted on September 14, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“When one person is missing the whole world seems empty.” – Pat Schweibert, Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss

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A Memory of Losses

Posted on September 11, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

A Memory of Lossesby Michael DoyleEven a cursory read of the Hadith findsIt is enjoined to treat others kindTo never kill unless it is necessaryThe death of even one requires a necessityTo save even one is to save all of … Continue reading →

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On Our Wedding Day

Posted on August 13, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

On Our Wedding Dayby Michael DoyleWe go much better together than apartWe feel as if we’re one in our heartsGiving our all and living the presentAlways ready to give our 100 percentI’ve leaned on the Lord to do thisThough I … Continue reading →

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