Tag Archives: Poem

Thorny Logic

Posted on April 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Thorny Logic by Michael Romani There is a thorny logic of contortion Of how we approach art in its distortion It’s a shell game we call respect As we arbitrarily choose favor or neglect In a world where street creds … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Aaron Copeland, Balance, Credibility, Distortion, Legacy, Logic, Perceptions, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Rap, Respect, Shell Game, Thorny | Leave a comment

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 23: In A World Without God

Posted on April 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 23 and the challenge is to write something pertinent to the incorporation of spoken word overheard or part of the fabric of surrounding society. In that all language more or less falls under these broad categories, I selected … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Cleft, Crumble, Facade, God, Infamy, Lesson, Mention, Outlaw, Poem, Poetry, Shatter, Tyranny, World | Leave a comment

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 22: Making the Impossible Happen

Posted on April 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The Na/GloPoWriMo Day 22 challenge is to take a series of impossibilities and make them so. Alright.. I’ll give it a go. The impossibilities posed as desired to be made possible are: The sun can’t rise in the west. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Elephant, Flying Pigs, Four Corners, Impossible, Modality, Mouse, Movement, Photograph, Pink Floyd, Poem, Poetry, Possible, Quasars, Seasons, Stars, Sublime, Sunrise, Super Novas, Time, Word Play | 1 Comment

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 21: Narcissism Begs The Question

Posted on April 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

I didn’t plan it this way but I’m not complaining. Na/GloPoWriMo Day 21 is to be a poem revolving around Narcissism. Insert slightly sad but half grinning face here… Narcissism Begs The Question by Michael Romani In this convenient moment, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Children, Damage Done, Direction, Emotional Abuse, Guide, Na/GloPoWriMo, Narcissism, Parents, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Question, Reflection, Serve | Leave a comment

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 20: Petri Dish

Posted on April 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The challenge for Na/GloPoWriMo Day 20 is to write a poem pertinent to rebellion. Rebellion against tyranny being my second nature I have had to contend with the notion that perhaps I should just write a poem contending that we should … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Agitation, America's Tale, Appearance, Division, Evidence, Experts, Fascism, Fear, Finger Pointing, Illusions, Masses, Modern World, Na/GloPoWriMo, Partisan Hacks, Pessimism, Petri Dish, Photography, Poem, Poetry, Rebellion, Rectify, Sophistry, Substance, Totalitarianism, Vilify, Word Games | Leave a comment

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 19: Plastic Wrappings Of Earth Day

Posted on April 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The Na/GloPoWriMo Day 19 challenge reads as: “Today we challenge you to write a paragraph that briefly recounts a story, describes the scene outside your window, or even gives directions from your house to the grocery store. Now try erasing … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Age of Unreason, Apocalypse, Distortion, Earth Day, Evidence, Falsity, Hyperbole, Hysteria, Liars, Na/GloPoWriMo, Photography, Poem, Poetry, Psuedo Science, Responsibility, Society, Stewardship, Treason | Leave a comment

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 18: Love Revealed

Posted on April 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Yesterday’s poetry challenge for Na/GloPoWriMo Day 18 was to take a poem from someone else, flip it upside down in responsive lines and then make it your own. I don’t spend a lot of time in revision. But, okay. … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessed, Completely, Deeply, Eternal, Felt, Heart, Known, Love, Love Revealed, Na/GloPoWriMo, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Rooftop | Leave a comment

To Each of Us; From Each of Us

Posted on April 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/s676w6 To Each of Us; From Each of Us by Michael Romani As for you, continue in the ways To live this love in all our days Spreading the Gospel all around Turning the lost into the found Spreading the … Continue reading →

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Na/GloPoWriMo Day 17: Wrapped Around Her Little Finger

Posted on April 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The Na/GloPoWriMo Day 17 challenge is to “write a poem re-telling a family anecdote that has stuck with you over time”. There is not a person on this Earth (or any other for that matter), who knows me and … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Children, Daughters, Family, Father, Little Finger, Love, Magical, Na/GloPoWriMo, Perfect Fit, Poem, Poetry, Wrapped | Leave a comment

Na/GloPoWriMo Day 16: Waves Like Yesterday

Posted on April 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The Na/GloPoWriMo challenge for day 16 is to write a poem about a sport or those who do the sport. I’ve chosen surfing. Big surprise? Probably not…. Waves Like Yesterday by Michael Romani Walking down the grains of sandy beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beach, Crash, Dolphins, Palm Trees, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Secret Chill, Shore, Storm Winds, Surf's Up, Surfing, Waves | Leave a comment