Tag Archives: Photograph

Lexicon Tom

Posted on May 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Lexicon Tom by Michael Romani In a world of slang and sociability There are few who have had the capability To coin the words and phrases in their times Doing so without seeming linguistic crimes Thomas Wolfe while not being … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bonfire of Vanities, Complexity, Lexicon, Machine Gun Rococo, New Journalism, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Right Stuff, Shotgun Baroque, Thomas Wolfe | Leave a comment

The Fish Are Dying

Posted on May 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The Fish Are Dying by Michael Romani The fish are dying!! The fish are dying!! I hear environmentalists crying The fish are all dying And they are not lying But, did you know … It’s all due to the hippo? … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Carrying Capacity, Dogma, Enviromental, Fish, Hippo, Pesticides, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Science, Tragedy, Truth | Leave a comment

Quiet Time

Posted on May 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/qoGFZn Genesis 32:32-34 Quiet Time by Michael Romani Taking a little time to be alone In a devotional heart like stone Just the Lord and little ole me Taking moments so quietly Alone in the Word in devotion Getting right … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Atone, Attitude, Contemplation, Devotion, God, God's Will, Lord, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Quiet Time, Quietude, Reflection, Sin, Snippets | Leave a comment

Dancer’s Guillotine

Posted on May 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Dancer’s Guillotine by Michael Romani It’s a denunciation of distinction A singularity calling out its fascination The deepest feeling, reeling in my heart The point from which surrealism departs This world is a chaotic scene of violence Shown to you … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged American Tragedy, Benevolence, Broken Window, Compassion, Dancer, Empathy, Experience, Guillotine, Impact, Introspection, Irony, Life, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Politics, Singularity, Soul, Sway, Tyranny, Violence | Leave a comment

American Sentence Poetry Workshop

Posted on May 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

How to write an American Sentence Poem: • One sentence, 17 syllables, end of story. • Minimum words for maximum effect. • It makes for a rush of a poem, and if you’re trying your own hand at these and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged American Sentence, Courage, Fear, Haiku, Modernized, Photograph, Poems, Poetry, Poetry Work Shop, Primaries, Tides | Leave a comment

Getting Out of My Way

Posted on May 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

John 12:23-28 Getting Out of My Way by Michael Romani Every day, I ask God to change my heart To please do away with my worse parts To please make me the sort of ever true That is closer to … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Adversary, Battle, Carnality, Clay, Confession, Cross, Glory, Gratitude, Hindrance, Holy, Humility, Knees, Mold, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Potter, Prayer, Redemption, Resurrection, Satan, Self Correction, Self Denial, Service, Son of Man | Leave a comment

A Witness of Fireflies, Parts I & II

Posted on May 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A Witness of Fireflies by Michael Romani I Formless and void in the darkness The spirit of God removed the harshness God said let there be light – and there was light Seeing the good; He separated day from night … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Belief, Chile, Complexity, Conscience, Deception, Deep Space, Fireflies, Formation, Formless, Galaxy, Gravity, Light, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Science, Shine, Telescopes, Truth, Void | Leave a comment

Mohala Tutu Pele

Posted on May 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Mohala Tutu Pele by Michael Romani With great and sudden power Pele arrives announcing Like a blossoming flower Passionately pronouncing That as mother of her family She breathes within her fragility Creation as one within destination Freely taking while giving … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Acacia Koa, Ancestor, Deity, Eruption, Geology, Hawai'i, Hula, Islands, Laka, Lehua Tree, Lineage, Mohala, Myth, Ocean, Paradise, Pele, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Regeneration, Sacred, Tutu, Volcano | Leave a comment

Journalistic Contradiction

Posted on May 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Jou Journalistic Contradiction by Michael Romani With opinions come views Often dressed up as news It’s comical to discuss trust When trustworthiness is a bust The truth is in this contradiction That objectivity is lost in nuance and projection Basing … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Anxiety, Battle Flags, Capability, Egocentric, Facebook, Hostile, Journalism, Nation, News, Objectivity, Opinions, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Polarization, Real News, Responsibility, Society, Trust, Undemocratic | Leave a comment

Jump On In

Posted on May 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on John 3:14-15 Jump On In by Michael Romani Jump on in, the water’s fine It purifies you with every line Whosoever lives as a believer Stands firm against the deceiver Living life fully and ever lasting Redeemed we … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Belief, Believer, Book of John, Cross, Deceiver, Depravity, God's Face, Human Race, Jesus, Narrow Gates, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Price, Purity, Redemption, Understanding | Leave a comment