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First In Fly

First In Fly by Michael Romani Snappy little title, “First In Fly” If you’re like me, you might wonder why Seen as ubiquitous and ordinary Drosophila’s contributions are extraordinary Tiny winged creature so different from me You teach so much … Continue reading

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Keeping Promises For Our Souls

Genesis 28:15 Keeping Promises For Our Souls by Michael Romani Jesus’ love is our very cornerstone Our saving grace, we’re never alone Living life as if in constant prayer Finding God in our all and everywhere Sometimes yes is awful … Continue reading

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The Howling Man

In a continuation of my promise to my eldest princess and based on The Twilight Zone, Season 2: Episode 5: The Howling Man by Michael Romani It seems that life will always have its frustrations Some that lead us into … Continue reading

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Hacksaw Objector

Hacksaw Objector by Michael Romani The maliciousness of man to his fellow man Fighting wars with bullets and hand to hand Made a God fearing hero out of Desmond Doss As he valiantly protected others from their loss A conscientious … Continue reading

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The Importance of Things Believed

Based on John 8:31,32 The Importance Of Things Believed by Michael Romani Abide in the Holy Word Lit by a light un-blurred The fire of eternal truth Setting us free from youth Or when we have seen While busily a … Continue reading

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Shifting Dice

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

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Robert Burns – Ode for General Washington’s Birthday

Today is the anniversary of George Washington’s Birthday on February 22, 1732.  In honor of this day and in keeping with the tutorial studying the Harvard Classics, Aloha Promises Forever presents Robert Burns’ Ode for General Washington’s Birthday  This may be … Continue reading

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A Sermon Well Lived

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

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Presidents’ Day 2018

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

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Why I Believe

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

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