Tag Archives: Peace

For All of My Life

For All of My Lifeby Michael DoyleFor all of my life,It’s been understood.God is great And He is goodThere is no promise That has ever been broken.All of His words,In love, have been spoken.In my knowing, I know what I … Continue reading

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Thought For Today: Gratitude Makes Sense of Our Past, Brings Peace For Today, and Creates A Vision For Tomorrow

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie

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My Testimony

My Testimonyby Michael DoyleSaving lives and broken chains.His comfort came in the rains.The passing storms help us grow.My peace in Jesus is what I know.Moments spent feeling overcome,I put my faith in God’s kingdom.The wings might blow, making me shake,But … Continue reading

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A Set of Octodils

Following 3 years of a poem a day (+ 109 additional days), I am ready to go back to practicing short-form poetry again. We will begin with a form called the Octodil . I will introduce at least one short-form … Continue reading

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Living Love (In His Embrace)

Living Love (In His Embrace)by Michael DoyleDancing out of regret It helps me to forgetAll the troubles that I’ve seen In the life of being a human being.God’s love sets me free, Giving me positivityIn all my living days. It’s … Continue reading

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Music and the Open Heart

Music and the Open Heartby Michael DoyleMusic flows in its vibrationFilling the human soul with inspiration.Whether received by rhythm or in harmony,Both are a gift, paired with the right melody.We trust and let that magic show.We close our eyes and … Continue reading

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First Principles: I Have Never Advocated War Except As A Means of Peace, So Seek Peace, But Prepare For War. Because War …War Never Changes. War Is Like Winter and Winter Is Coming

“I have never advocated war except as means of peace, so seek peace, but prepare for war. Because war… War never changes. War is like winter and winter is coming.” – Ulysses S Grant

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Peace and War

Peace and Warby Michael DoyleWhen it comes to moments like war,It feels rare that anyone is truly winning.There’s always something that changes the score.Before we know it, we’re back to the beginning.There’s something about the total brutality.It strips away any … Continue reading

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First Principles: The True Liberty of the Press Is Amply Secured By Permitting Every Man To Publish His Opinion

“The true liberty of the press is amply secured by permitting every man to publish his opinion; but it is due to the peace and dignity of society, to inquire into the motives of such publications, and to distinguish between … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Treat All Men Alike. Give Them All the Same Law. Give Them An Even Chance To Live and Grow. All Men Were Made By the Same Great Spirit

“If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian, he can live in peace. Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were … Continue reading

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