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First Principles: Love of Country Requires Valuing Its Defense
“Every man who loves peace, every man who loves his country, every man who loves liberty ought to have it ever before his eyes that he may cherish in his heart a due attachment to the Union of America and … Continue reading
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Tagged Defense, Federalist No. 41, Federalist Papers, First Principles, James Madison, Liberty, Patriotism, Peace, Perservation
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Inkling
Walking through the woods one day I happened to spy along the way Up in the trees, an inkling of blackbirds Tossing about a few choice words About the man disturbing their peace They couldn’t have weighed but an ounce … Continue reading
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Tagged Blackbirds, Daily Prompt, Home, Inkling, Mutual Cooperation, Needs, Peace, Solitude, Walking, Woods, Wordpress, Words
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First Principles: Let Us Face Trouble That Our Children May Know Peace
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” – Thomas Paine, The American Crisis, No. 1, 1776
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Tagged Children, Courage, Diligence, Duty, First Principles, Peace, The American Crisis, Thomas Paine, Trouble
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Let It Roll
Isaiah 42 Let It Roll by Michael Romani All these obsessive intentions Play into the one contention That things slip through our hands For a reason that I don’t understand A quiet voice whispers to me Boy, you gotta let … Continue reading
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Tagged Blame, Blind, Control, Fire, Friend, Illusion, Intention, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Roll, Whisper
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Dominate
In this work-a-day world where everyone competes It is as true as light that we’ll have victories and defeats And always someone who wants to rule and dominate Thinking that makes them the winner to compensate For darker losses that … Continue reading
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Tagged Bull, Bully, China Shop, Compensate, Competes, Daily Prompt, Defeat, Dominate, Lacking, Peace, Strife, Tested, Victory, Wordpress, Work-A Day
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Horizon
In those quiet hours as the sun begins to set I find myself looking out to where my soul’s met With a moment’s rest as darkness creeps into the horizon I smile to myself at the feeling in which I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Cherish, Daily Prompt, Dreams, Hope, Horizon, Life, Peace, Quiet, Realization, Sunset, Treasure, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: Peace Is Found In Having Compassion For All Things
“Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” -Albert Schweitzer, philosopher, physician, musician, Nobel laureate (14 Jan 1875-1965)
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Tagged Albert Schweitzer, All Things, Circle, Compassion, Kindness, Peace
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Living In Accord
Living In Accord by Michael Romani Nine ladies dance filled with the spirit It is a beauteous song; do you hear it? Living in accord with God’s Holy Ways Meant to last a lifetime; not just the holidays There are … Continue reading
First Principles: Let the New Year Find You A Better Person
“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.” ~ Benjamin Franklin These thoughts apply equally to every man and woman. Now, I know that very … Continue reading
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Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Betterment, First Principles, Neighbors, New Year, Peace, Tranquility, Vices, War
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A Suffering of Purpose
A Suffering of Purpose by Michael Romani Suffering and injustice, as we live this Teach us empathy and forgiveness Acceptance, even when not sedate Is the path of living under divine fate All of us in our startling humanity Face … Continue reading
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Tagged God, God's Will, Holding On, Hope, Justice, Morality, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Understanding
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