Tag Archives: Peace

Samson II

Posted on January 13, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on the Book of Judges: Samson II by Michael Romani A time it was that had come When the Philistines of Gaza had plenty But, God’s children had next to none Save the for when the evil … Continue reading →

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Moth To Flame

Posted on January 8, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

It’s dangerous world out there. But, it is filled by those who love as well. Moth To Flame by Michael Romani The nightmares that we live by Are enough to make brave men cry Fate whispers and a man answers … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Brave, Choice, Clandestine, Courage, Danger, Destruction, Event, Fate, Flame, Gamble, Loss, Moth, Nightmare, Order, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Ramble, Save, Stand, Storm, Suffering, Toss, Voice, Warrior, Words | Leave a comment

We Belong

Posted on December 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

All of us have something in our together that we don’t have separately. That’s how life is best lived, together. Joined at the soul where we belong. That thought was illustrated nicely in the last part of Mowgli. From … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Belong, Better, Breath, Dark, Death, Dream, heartbeat, In, Joined, Know, Light, Mowgli, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Presence, Release, Shimmer, Sight, Slow, Song, Soul, Speak, Strong, Walk, We | Leave a comment

First Principles: Be Not Disturbed At Trifles Or At Accidents Common Or Unavoidable.

Posted on December 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Be not disturbed at trifles or at accidents common or unavoidable.” – Benjamin Franklin

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Accident, Benjamin Franklin, Common, Disturb, First Principles, Peace, Trifle, Unavoidable | Leave a comment

Understanding Our Blessing

Posted on December 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Luke 2 and Matthew 1: Understanding Our Blessing by Michael Romani So very worthy of our praise We stand fixed with our gaze God’s goodness understood As it is intended as we should In the beginning … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Alpha, Angel, Anointed One, Begin, Blessing, Book of Luke, Book of Matthew, Born, Christmas Morn, Communion, Contemplate, Covenant, Cup of Acceptance, Good, Good Will, Grace, Intent, Jeshua, Jesus, Omega, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Praise, Promise, Sacred, Salvation, Shepherd, Silent Night, Spirit, Star, Study, Truth, Understand, Union, Wise Men | Leave a comment

The Faith of the Grail

Posted on December 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Knight means servant. In today’s mockery of history, that’s overlooked. It’s in my heritage. Certainly, I am flawed as well. Let’s hope that in the end the things I struggle for are remembered with greater fondness? The Faith of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Belief, Blame, Courage, Darkest Hours, Defense, Faith, Faithfulness, False Rock, Grail, Grief, He, Hell, His Name, History, Holy, Jesus, Knight, Known, Love, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Safe, Scared, Servant, Shown, Talk, Temple, True Believer, Truth, Walk, Worldly Power | Leave a comment

The Beauty of A Closed Door

Posted on December 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Not every answered prayer is best answered with a yes. Still, there is a lot to be said about persistence, isn’t there? The Beauty of A Closed Door by Michael Romani Standing at the crossed paths of life There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beauty, Chorus, Christmas Season, Closed Door, Crossed Path, Dance, Deserve, Discern, Gratitude, Handel's Messiah, Heart, Learn, Lessons, Life, Loss, Madness, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Presistence, Questions, Rain, Reason, Recognize, Serve, Sing, Sit, Smile | Leave a comment

First Principles: We Cannot Count On Moderation Or Hope To Quell the Ambitions of Others

Posted on December 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others.” – Alexander Hamilton … Continue reading →

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Sentenced Prayers

Posted on December 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Philippians 4:6-7: Sentenced Prayers by Michael Romani Sentenced prayers that take us there Succinctly take us further than may appear As God’s Children we are never alone The company of the holy knows its own Non-stop … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Anxiety, Appear, Attention, Complex, Constant, Conversation, God's Children, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Reverence, Sentence, Spirit, Tension | Leave a comment

In the Roll of Self Control

Posted on December 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 Cor 9:24-27: https://flic.kr/p/unFbcF In the Roll of Self Control by Michael Romani In the songs of our sweet redemption We find out way to sacred contemplation In this race all the runners will have run … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Capstone, Contemplation, Faith, Fruit of the Spirit, Joy, Love One Another, Noble, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Redemption, Roll, Self Control | Leave a comment