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A Christian View of Abuse, Part II

Posted on February 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Christian View of Abuse, Part IIby Michael DoyleDo not be fooled or seek to minimize.The truth is plain and seen by our own eyes.All such pain must be faced head-on, Or, otherwise, it will never be gone.It takes true … Continue reading →

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A Christian View of Abuse, Part I

Posted on February 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

A Christian View of Abuse, Part Iby Michael DoyleEverything within these words spokenComes partly from the experience of the broken.These experiences shape us in the final days,And there will be differences in our ways.One third of women have been abused,This … Continue reading →

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Heart Made Whole

Posted on February 11, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Heart Made Wholeby Michael DoyleIn the pain of endless moments,There are times of sheer torment.The things accidentally said,These echo roundabout in my head.Worse yet are the things I’ve seen.Sights that destroy my inner being.Painful recollections from the startAre the scars … Continue reading →

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The Fight After the Fight

Posted on December 5, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Fight After the Fightby Michael DoyleThe first death you seeStrips away a layer of life’s dignity.It stays with you like an aura you wearWhile you fight the pangs of despair.The pain grips you by the heart.As you look into … Continue reading →

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It’s Not So Funny Now

Posted on December 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

It’s Not So Funny Nowby Michael DoyleIt seems like the truth behind so many stories.We had to dare the lightning to find the glories.Yesterday’s lessons, we thought would never end,These were the moments we really needed a friend.It’s really not … Continue reading →

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Carrying On Past the Hurt

Posted on August 31, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Carrying On Past the Hurtby Michael DoyleShe’s walked away, leaving only pain.Life feels drenched in the crushing rain.Life needs a little more of encouragement,Or you’ll get lost in waves of discouragement.Giving up to surrender is not an option to take.As … Continue reading →

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Healing Scars Into Stars

Posted on August 29, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Healing Scars Into Starsby Michael DoyleWe can beat ourselves up in the void,In all the shame we try to avoid. Waltzing through interconnecting rooms of shameThis is where we learned to wear our blame.We tell ourselves that we’re different,Acting humble … Continue reading →

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What One Bullet Can Do

Posted on August 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

What One Bullet Can Doby MichaelIt’s funny,What one bullet can do,Taking away peace…As it stunned me.Watching time run out for youAnd taking from me, my peace.Replacing peace with strife,Removing what had been bliss.What’s left is a gaping hole.It should have … Continue reading →

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The Distance Between Now and Then

Posted on August 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Distance Between Now and Thenby Michael DoyleThere’s a hurt deep inside you.It makes you say things you shouldn’t do.Lashing out at things that aren’t true.I get this because I once loved you.I’m leaving you and thoughts of you behind.The … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Love, Pain, Mind, Life, Poetry and Poems, Illusion, Relationships, Hurt, Wish, Healing, True, Thoughts, Betrayal, Confusion, Distance, Say, Behind, Loved, Recognize, Point, Lashing Out, Now and Then, Leaving, mental-health, Opened My Eyes | Leave a comment

Full of Moments

Posted on August 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Full of Momentsby Michael DoyleLife is full of momentsOf “I can’t understand”.Maybe I don’t need toAs long as I’m holding your hand.There’s so muchThat I don’t know.From the mistakes that I’ve madeI’d guess it shows. I’ve made my peaceWith most … Continue reading →

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