Tag Archives: Poems

Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Poetry of Robert Herrick

Posted on June 26, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Robert Herrick was a 17th century English clergyman who was also a lyric poet. His most famous book of poems is the Hesperides. This may be read in its entirety here: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22421 Perhaps the most famous lines that he is most … Continue reading →

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Birthright

Posted on June 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/qWNBb7 Birthright by Michael Romani In this day of days The false kingdom will fall Or we shall enter Vahalla An arrow of fire Shoots into the night’s sky The clash of battle as reply A kingdom built on betrayal … Continue reading →

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Asking What We Need

Posted on June 15, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Inspired from a sermon based on James 4:2 Asking What You Need by Michael Romani It’s all those things that attract us All the ways that we put into practice Showing our care in special ways Living love faithfully in … Continue reading →

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Pragmatic Utopia

Posted on June 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Pragmatic Utopia by Michael Romani I want to live In a mountain Where I can take and give Like a drink from a fountain More of a home And less of a house A pragmatic utopia Brought to life Reshaping … Continue reading →

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Soldier On

Posted on June 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Soldier On by Michael Romani In the riches of my embarrassment I think that I’ve lived enough To now know just what you meant When you said that I wasn’t tough Tough enough to somehow claw back To the surface … Continue reading →

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Memories Along One Year’s Journey

Posted on May 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Memories Along One Year’s Journey by Michael Romani Before there was a known you I spent my time floating about Never knowing quite what to do A lot I did caused a lot of doubt Mostly, I wanted to be … Continue reading →

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Cunning Opponent

Posted on May 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/gLUmLf Cunning Opponent by Michael Romani The most cunning opponent That I have ever met Is there in those moments Filled with doubt and regret When I doubt my self-mastery And give into the mystery Found in the self-closing … Continue reading →

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Vasquez Rocks

Posted on May 26, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Turns out that a blogger out there, Bel, has recently visited a place that I have photographed in real. I didn’t have any of my photos of Vasquez Rocks to share, but, I do have this poem that I wrote … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Camera, Desert, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Poems, Poetry, Portfolio, Roadrunner, Vasquez Rocks, Wile E Coyote | 1 Comment