Tag Archives: Photograph

Shifting Dice

Posted on February 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/pC38by Shifting Dice by Michael Romani What exactly is behind the roll? Is it fate or probability? Belief in what controls Often shapes our reality To say that it depends on the nice Is to really not be very precise … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Chance, Fate, Myth, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Probability, Roll, Rome, Shifting Dice, Symmetry | Leave a comment

City of Noise

Posted on February 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

City of Noise by Michael Romani For our ears there is no escape Not from the bustling sounds Of our shared landscape The omnipresent din that surrounds This may seem benign and endearing But is noise pollution that we are … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Antagonism, Autonomy, City of Noise, Gentrified, Landscape, Moralism, Noise Pollution, Personal, Photograph, Poems, Poetry, Silence, Sound, Soundscape, Urban Blight | Leave a comment

A Sermon Well Lived

Posted on February 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A Sermon Well Lived by Michael Romani In a pattern that is somewhat helical Billy spread the good word as evangelical Now that God has called for the end of his era The world can only pray that isn’t an … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Billy Graham, Eulogy, Evangelism, Graciousness, Harvest, Humility, Inspiration, Integrity, Message, Minister, Pastor, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Protestant, Sermon | Leave a comment

Presidents’ Day 2018

Posted on February 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Presidents’ Day 2018 by Michael Romani Two princesses and their daddy Wandered off to Conner Prairie Uncertain of what they might find Seeking fun and to cultivate minds Most of the living history Would have to remain a mystery Closed … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Aspiration, Conner Prairie, Country, Daughters, Dedication, Family, Jeopardy, Land, Legacy, Living History, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Presidents' Day, Rain | Leave a comment

Why I Believe

Posted on February 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 Corinthians 15:3-6 Why I Believe by Michael Romani What I have heard I pass on The Lord is here, never gone He has died for our sins But rose to save us, my friends True … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Conspiracy, Crucifixion, Deception, Died, Evidence, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Profaned, Prophecy, Sins, Testimony, Truth, Verdict, Witness | Leave a comment

A Glass House of Orchids

Posted on February 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A Glass House of Orchids by Michael Romani If I could, I would start the day over and begin To go with my girls to that artsy green house again That is to say if they would let us back … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beauty, Bloom, Daughters, Examination, Feminine Wile, Fragrance, Glass, Greenhouse, Mortality, Orchids, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Smile, Symbolism, Vitality | Leave a comment

Cupid’s Drawn Bow

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Cupid’s Drawn Bow by Michael Romani Armed with a magic bow He pierces the hearts that know Mischievous with desire He aims to set passions on fire Gods and humans fall in love With Eros and thoughts of … Of … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Amor, Aphrodite, Bow, Celebration, Conquer, Cupid, Desire, Divinity, Eros, Fire, Love, Magic, Mystery, Ordeal, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Siren's Song | Leave a comment

Valentine 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Valentine 2018 by Michael Romani Where it comes from and what it is Are the kinds of questions found in this A Valentine’s Day spent as meant Filled with joy and little to regret It seems love finds its way … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged 2018, Dance, Gentle, Island Daughter, Joy, Laughter, Love, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Questions, Romance, Sweet, True Love Ways, Valentine, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

Willful Blindness

Posted on February 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Willful Blindness by Michael Romani Few in words but reliable Is the life found viable Stated simply in the declarative The crucial moments in our narrative These crucial moments of unsparing poetry Slip the strictures in blurred novelty The courage … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blindness, Disbelief, Life, Lost, Narrative, Pain, Photograph, Pleasure, Poem, Poetry, Rules, Sight, Silence, Soul, Willful | Leave a comment

Proof In the Midst of It All

Posted on February 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Proof In the Midst of It All by Michael Romani Equipped by scripture to do good Trained in righteousness understood We look at the case for Christianity Examining the facts for its certainty Some things … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Bible, Evidence, God, Jesus, Light, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Proofs, Truth, Validity | Leave a comment