Tag Archives: Poem

How Darkness Wins

Posted on March 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

How Darkness Wins by Michael Romani Sometimes it feels like “it’s a bad day” Has somehow become our last best way It’s hard to move forward with the feeling That our whole world keeps on reeling Life lives with way … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Adversary, Bad Day, Clarity, Community, Faith, Feeling, Madness, Nation, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reeling, Sadness | Leave a comment

On Idealism and Its Defeat

Posted on March 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/vTtV13 On Idealism and Its Defeat by Michael Romani Too often the rebuke of idealism Can seem like only so much tribalism Each convinced of an abstraction of right Though differently seen in its perspective of light Lives of practical … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Boldness, Civility, Depth, Dreams, Emotions, Idealism, Ideology, Ignorance, Logic, Loss, On Idealism and Its Defeat, Perspective, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Shallow, Tribalism | Leave a comment

Unplugged

Posted on March 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Unplugged by Michael Romani Caught up in post-internet postulations A living algorithm of gesticulations I have become aware that my indulgence Requires nothing short of repentance Hunched over with my eyeballs strained This constant bombardment hurts my brain Now, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged 24 Hour News Cycle, Bugging, Cellphone, Delirium, Digital Bondage, Equilibrium, Information Overload, Internet, News, Overwhelmed, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Stress, Technology, Unplugged, Unplugging | Leave a comment

A Brief History of Stephen Hawking

Posted on March 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A Brief History of Stephen Hawking by Michael Romani His life lived as a triumph of human reason Stephen Hawking’s life was too brief a season Spent in search of knowing God’s mind Despite his faith and belief being left … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged A Brief History of Stephen Hawking, Answers, Calibrations, Destiny, Eternity, God's Mind, Health, Human Reason, Infinite, Legacy, Mozart, Multiple Sclerosis, Mystery, Philosophy, Photographs, Poem, Poetry, Science, Space, Stephen Hawking, Time, Triumph, Wealth | Leave a comment

Stillness In Fear

Posted on March 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on Matthew 30:6 Stillness In Fear by Michael Romani Fear can at times be useful But most times it’s not It’s better to blissful Blessed with what we got No need to feel overwhelm With our Father at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blissful, Boldness, Distortion, Faith, Fear, God's Children, Love, Matthew, Negation, Overwhelm, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Royal Priesthood, Stillness In Fear, Trust, Word of God | Leave a comment

The Sound of Discussion

Posted on March 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The Sound of Discussion by Michael Romani Smiling to myself as they ask me To watch a show that become our legacy I’ve been watching it myself for half a century As we watch this, I teach them the history … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Edelweiss, Family Time, Fascism, Freedom, Intolerance, Legacy, Liberty, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reliance, Song, Sound of Music, The Sound of Discussion | Leave a comment

Traces of Life’s Wind

Posted on March 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Traces of Life’s Wind by Michael Romani In my imitation I find my mediocrity In my originality I find the divinity Or, at least a spark That brings me to rest Touching the sublime When I am put to test … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Creative, Divinity, Eyes, Imitation, Laughter, Love, Mediocrity, Paradox, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reconcilation, Spark, Sublime, Tears, Test, Traces of Life's Wind, Viritue, Wisdom | Leave a comment

No Substitutions Acceptable

Posted on March 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

No Substitutions Acceptable by Michael Romani Substituted something instead of Christ Faithless cults to say that to be precise Never quiet knowing or ever really getting That Christ is our indwelling never regretting His is the truth and His is … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Atonement, Bible, Christ, Commandment, Compassion, Cults, Eternal, Faithless, Grace, Holy Word, Indwelling, Light, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reflection, Simple Lesson, Substitutions, Talk, Traces, Truth, Understanding, Walk | Leave a comment

Dunkirk Evacuation

Posted on March 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Dunkirk Evacuation by Michael Romani Trapped at the water’s edge Pushed to the continental ledge Praying for deliverance Barely hanging on through perseverance Desperate for a needed miracle Brave men pushed to edge of being hysterical That what I saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beach, Continent, Deliverance, Dunkirk, Evacuation, Heroes, Hope, Miracle, Perservance, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Port, Retreat, World War | Leave a comment

Crumbled Down

Posted on March 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Crumbled Down by Michael Romani Crumbled down by my years Broken down in my tears No longer lost up in my fears Now, I live reflected in Godly mirrors I’ve been taught my lessons No longer am I hesitating Find … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Broken, Celebration, Crumble, Dedication, Fears, Godly, Guidance, Inspiration, Know, Lessons, Mirrors, Open Invitation, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reflection, Stillness, Tears, Truth, Years | Leave a comment