Tag Archives: Optimism

A Western Noir

Posted on October 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Tonight’s short poetry workshop combined the genre’s of cowboy poetry and film noir. I went into it unaware we weren’t supposed to combine both.. soooo.. I did just that anyhow. A Western Noir by Michael Romani I was riding through … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Black hat, Boot Hil, Cynicism, Danger, Desert, Desperado, Film Noir, High Noon, Horse, Jester, Kiss, Miss Kitty, Murder, Narrative, Optimism, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Post Master, Preacher, Samauri, Sheriff, Six Gun, Stranger, Town Drunk, Western | Leave a comment

Hope To Persevere

Posted on September 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

So much adversity in our daily lives and it’s blasted toward us in 4D stereo by newscasters and pontificators who have seemingly forgotten that we need to believe things are going to turn out alright if only we are strong … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized | Tagged Adversity, Annoying, Believe, Born, Buffer, Dire, Disaster, End of Day, Fear, Goodness, Grief, Hate, Healing, Hope, Hunger, Life, Love, Mantra, Optimism, Pause, Persevere, Pessimism, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pollution, Prove, Reasoning, Regret, Relief, Renew, Street, Suffer | Leave a comment

Daily Prompt – Criticism

Posted on June 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

There are places in this world where pessimism Is more than the flip side of joyful optimism And where harsh words of vehement criticism Erases every positive element of humanism When we look down these dark alleys of pallor We … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged America, Criticism, Daily Prompt, Dark Alleys, Element, Escape, Humanisim, Oppression, Optimism, Pallor, Pessimism, Samaritan, Sneer, Temptation, Tremble, World | Leave a comment

Shadows On A Cavern Wall

Posted on June 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Maybe Plato’s Republic still speaks to us today? Shadows On A Cavern Wall by Michael Romani Tantalizingly close to greatness The politicians cannot escape this That life has grown to seem pointless When truth is swept away and society.. … meets its … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Chauvinism, Disconnection, Discovery, Egalitarianism, Frustration, Illusion, Leadership, Mediocre, Metaphor, Nhilism, Optimism, Philosopher's Cave, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Poltiics, Shadows, Society | Leave a comment

Living This Love

Posted on January 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Living This Love by Michael Romani From my first silent, sharp cry To my last drawn breath Standing strong as time, I Make my life a worship until my death To live in this love Whispered from God above I … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Choice, Cruel Sin, Life, Linked Arms, Living This Love, Optimism, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Prejudice, Racism, Tough Questions, Whispers, Worship | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Trump’s Presidency Has Vastly Improved the Economy

Posted on January 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A wave of optimism has swept over American business … new plants, equipment and factory upgrades that bolster economic growth, spur job creation — and raise wages significantly.” – New York Times It helps to be right – no matter … Continue reading →