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First Principles: Once A Government Is Committed To the Principles of Silencing the Voice of Opposition, It Has Only One Way To Go, and That Is Down the Path of Increasingly Repressive Measures

“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all … Continue reading

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The Anatomy of Process

The Anatomy of Processby Michael DoyleListen carefully, God has something to sayWatch around you after you pray.His hand and words apply to all life.His is the path that pacifies our strife.Dumpster fires are all around.At moments, it makes your heart … Continue reading

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To Feel Good, Do Good

To Feel Good, Do Goodby Michael DoyleUnhappiness Is an affliction on bliss.By Cicero’s severed neck,Duty can make us into wrecksThose who live in their mindAre too often left behind.Such is the way of those in powerWho care only for a … Continue reading

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God’s Will In Life

God’s Will In Lifeby Michael DoyleIn crisis, God’s people stand out,Voices raised in praise and given in shout.These moments require navigation;Honoring God is our motivation.Through scripture, we jump into our day,Meeting our Lord God in every way.We realize that every … Continue reading

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In Full Identity

In Full Identityby Michael DoyleSee your pathAnd stay your course.Let’s do the math,And you’ll find the resource.Let no one get between happinessOr caring for your own needs.These images bring life’s bliss.It allows your soul to be freed.It’s a part of … Continue reading

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A Spring’s Walk

A Spring’s Walkby Michael DoyleSomeone once said something like a homilyThat the worst misfortune is to have been happy.To have lost this feeling becomes its own misery,Born in our life as it’s tragic inequality.Once felt, the search begins for a … Continue reading

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Triumphant Circumstance

Triumphant Circumstanceby Michael DoyleI stand triumphant in my dedicationTo the belief in God as a cause for celebration.Death has, indeed, lost its unholy sting.In words of praise, I will continue to sing.The first Adam brought us sin’s death.Christ, as new … Continue reading

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Time Will Tell

Time Will Tellby Michael DoyleTo begin a familyEven in a place like Tahiti,Is something to approach gently.It will be if it’s meant to be.It was a day like any other,If your day was anotherDay filled with paradise.But if you’re looking … Continue reading

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Wrist Cutter Blues

Wrist Cutter Bluesby Michael DoyleShe was born hard to impressHe was maybe overly dressedFor a boy deep in his thoughtsBut she could never be boughtThey were standing in the deep endSomehow waiting for a friendNeither of them was from anywhereThat … Continue reading

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Benediction For A New Day

Benediction For A New Dayby Michael DoyleIf it isn’t too demandingMight we live in peace and understandingWith opened eyes might we seeThe path walked within divinityThe wooded trace is sacred groundWaiting for its holiness to be foundWith every step each … Continue reading

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