Tag Archives: Poetry and Poems

Their Own Way of Mourning

Their Own Way of Mourningby Michael DoyleOut here in the cold mornings of the suck,Each man learns to burn his own piece of luck.Each man is more fragile than he seems,But each of them has a passion for American Dreams.Still, … Continue reading

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Deeply Held Beliefs

Deeply Held Beliefsby Michael DoyleTo the disbelief of our Father’s Kingdom,Satanists are sneaking in through religious freedom.Though religious freedom is rather simple,I cannot find myself supporting the Satanic Temple.Only to the godless is this farcical.It is not only Christians who … Continue reading

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Ezekiel: In the Order of God

Ezekiel: In the Order of Godby Michael DoyleLife is filled with the unexpectedWhen blessings feel more like being rejected.This happened to Ezekiel, too,And life comes hard as it happens to you.Living through the Babylonian Exile,It must have felt like an … Continue reading

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The Role of A Father

The Role of A Fatherby Michael DoyleChildren walk this world in danger,Sometimes from the familiar stranger.The biggest danger is to fail to defendFrom the evils that pretend to be a friend.The Bible shows us in its illustration,How a father should … Continue reading

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The Clash of Love and Arrogance

The Clash of Love and Arroganceby Michael DoyleFinding mercy and peace in our soulsComes down to recognizing God’s holy control.Knowing God’s sovereignty, we trust.We do this because, as believers, we surely must.Great is the faith that knows God provides.In God’s … Continue reading

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A Time For Figs

Word Prompt: FigsA Time of Figs by Michael DoyleI didn’t have grapes but I had wine,As I set out in the world to make it mine.I couldn’t tell a joke, however funny.Life has turned out to be less about money.My … Continue reading

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Lord of My Passing Days

Lord of My Passing Daysby Michael DoyleGod fights my battles first,Giving me a spiritual thirst.Inviting me to pray continually,I make my way to eternity.My battles are begun in prayer,Speaking my challenges to the God who cares.This then is how I … Continue reading

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Convergence

Convergenceby Michael Doyle True to each other down to the soul,We wanted each other to meet our goals.The sculpture of each became beautiful.We encouraged each other into being wonderful. You know, go ahead and shape meAs you go ahead to … Continue reading

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Isaiah (What He Said)

Isaiah(What He Said)by Michael DoyleNot so much for what he did, but what he said.He’s quoted to this day for what’s in our heads.Seven hundred years before Christ’s holy birth,He foretold what now brings us our mirth.At least to us … Continue reading

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The Lessons Learned

The Lessons Learnedby Michael DoyleLooking back on the wandering years,There were smiles, and there were tears.It seemed at times the days’ long lengthWere pushing me to grow and gain strength.Taking comfort in the days the Lord made,I bowed my head, … Continue reading

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