Tag Archives: Poem

Rabaul Harbor

Rabaul Harbor by Michael Romani Mankind has fought war after war It seems like we will forevermore Without a second thought of consequence Of how nature bears this in reluctance Absorbing all the we do to her One horrible aftermath … Continue reading

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Nightmare As A Child

Nightmare As A Child by Michael Romani A quiet child sits alone on the stairwell The teacher stops to talk, listening to her tale Over hot chocolate for two hold the marshmallow No fuss; no muss; no need to shout … Continue reading

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Firefighter 54

I wrote this on the way back from my sister’s funeral. Today, it is really hitting me hard.  I miss my sister so much.  She was so much more than my older sister.  She was my confidant and best friend.  … Continue reading

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A Sort of Jazzy Sonnet

A Sort of Jazzy Sonnet by Michael Romani Lost in an abstraction of truth I spent the morning with the jazz That I loved so much in my youth A rhythmic kick of funky pizzazz Filled with that subtle incongruency … Continue reading

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WordPress #Daily Prompt – Symphony

Transposed Score For a Broken Symphony by Michael Romani There in the notes is the sound Seen for all that it might be Taken around and around In a score for a broken symphony …

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Living Abundance

Based on this morning’s sermon at House of Prayer which centered on Galatians 6:7-10: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+6%3A7-10&version=NIV “7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; … Continue reading

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Manifesto

Garden Wall Manifesto by Michael Romani These are the ideas that flow Growing into a personal manifesto In a progression of thought With no reliance on the store bought But in the dreams of a child completed And that spirit … Continue reading

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Coffees For Two

Coffee For Two by Michael Romani Coffees for two  And a good morning kiss Time spent, me and you The one that I will miss Another hug and cuddle Will surely help me muddle Through beginning this day Coffees for … Continue reading

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Born For Love

Based on: 2 Timothy 1:7 Born For Love by Michael Romani We are born with a tender need Through kindness to be freed A need for love, to take and give This is the way we come to live Dressed … Continue reading

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Days of Reconnection

Days of Reconnection by Michael Romani A solid need for authentication Takes the photographer back with fascination To where people do not live in pantomime And care less as life forms its lines There as laugh or frowns worn on … Continue reading

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