Tag Archives: Poetry and Poems

Our Daily Bread Given

Our Daily Bread Givenby Michael DoyleWhen guided by the Living Word of God,The truth is, it would be a little odd If we fail to think about all that’s said.Each slice of this is our nourishing bread.Those with riches and … Continue reading

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An Eighth Sin For This Age

An Eighth Sin For This Ageby Michael DoyleSome say sins come from impatience and indolence,And in this age of only a little bit of innocence.Acedia knows without pretense at ambivalence,That sometimes the best we have is listlessness.Self-help has seldom beaten … Continue reading

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Teenaged Anxiety

Teenaged Anxietyby Michael DoyleSocial media has tipped toward sadness.Out of balance in a world of madness.It’s hard to build up resilienceIn this world stripped of independence.Helicopter hover offers no lasting solution. Indeed, it’s a factor of rabid contribution.The same player … Continue reading

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Your Dad Was Our Hero

Your Dad Was Our Heroby Michael DoyleI was minding my business, Just standing there.I was resting on my crutches,Sipping on a beer.We had come to pay ourOur truest respects.Saying our goodbyesWithout any neglect. A soldier’s sonMarched up to his coffin.With … Continue reading

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Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory, Pt. II

Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory, Pt. IIby Michael DoylePharaoh and Moses debated Hebrew slaveryAnd the letting go of this people’s mastery.The first offer was religious observation,So long as the Hebrews didn’t leave the nation.It’s like this today to live … Continue reading

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Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory

Taking Comfort In A Shown Glory Iby Michael DoyleIn a cloud of witnesses, 52 points of lightCan be revealed to get our perspective right.In considering the merits within each story,We come to understand the power and the glory.Having examined the … Continue reading

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His Mercy Never Fails

His Mercy Never Failsby Michael DoyleIn every day, in every way,My Lord has held me in His hand.Giving me mercy, and I can say,In my best and my worst, He understands.In return, I offer my life,Trusting in Christ alone.Through sweetness … Continue reading

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Nuremberg I

Nuremberg Iby Michael DoyleSome would say that an unjust peace beats war.That is foolishness that leaves an unrequited score.It is far more righteous to fight legitimatelyWith the right intention and cause, with full authority.Sometimes after the dust-up, the results are … Continue reading

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The Difference of A Heavenly Father

The Difference of A Heavenly Fatherby Michael DoyleDeep within the holy inference,Meanings are held by deference.Throughout all of human history,Kings have added up to slavery.But not so, in our father’s kingdom.Our heavenly king rules through freedom.When the people forget and … Continue reading

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Belonging To the Father

Belonging To the Fatherby Michael DoyleThe scriptures are perhaps the most influentialWords ever written, and arguably the most beneficial.As its pages have shaped the best of humanity’s culture,It has been a book of controversy and of nurture.The Bible’s pages have … Continue reading

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