Tag Archives: Poetry and Poems

My Taken Stand

My Taken Standby Michael DoyleIt’s time for a little Sunday good,Listening to a sermon as understood.It’s about the faithfulness of God’s loveShared with a hallelujah from above. It’s all about walking our faithfulness,Knowing the path of His wonderfulness.In return, all … Continue reading

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Jagged Edges

Jagged Edgesby Michael Doyle Her jagged edges blur into curves.The way she moves is smooth to my nerves.I like the way I find that her flow hits me.She’s a beautiful disaster that maybe gets me. She says every scar has … Continue reading

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Nantucket’s Sound

Nantucket’s Soundby Michael DoyleIn the depths that feel formidableIs the key to knowing the unknowable.There was an urgency for resources on demandFrom the ocean floor up to supply the land.Petroleum, minerals, and whale oil,Have all had their turn as the … Continue reading

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No Cause To Be Afraid

No Cause To Be Afraidby Michael DoyleSometimes it feels like death follows me,Creeping along like a shadow that swallows me.Maybe it is that I should already be dead,I know that’s too much to have been said.At three, I was pushed … Continue reading

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A Man Finds Love

A Man Finds Loveby Michael DoyleRolled up like a scroll,You still feel the rollOf a train around the bend.It echoes like a friend.It takes you back to yesterday,When you didn’t have as much to say.You were building your own mystery,And … Continue reading

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Even Through Life’s Storms

Even Through Life’s Stormsby Michael DoyleThe story of Job requires attention.It’s a story filled with critical tension.Dating back to pre-Mosaic antiquity,Job is a tale of pre-Abrahamic history.Earlier than the Greeks had their philosophy,Job asked the questions of high morality.Deeper than … Continue reading

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Living A Quiet Apology

Living A Quiet Apologyby Michael DoyleWorking a little love for opportunity,In the neighborhood, it’s new for meTo try to get a little somethingThat might free me up to sing. Climbing in through the window,Hoping to hide in the shadows.We tussle, … Continue reading

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Finding Life As It Is

Finding Life As It Isby Michael DoyleEach of us can be heroes of our own storyFrom the humblest beginnings, we can find glory.Childbirth is a mix of care and witticismWhen what’s needed is optimism.We can hope, but it’s a kind … Continue reading

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Boudica’s Cry For Freedom

Boudica’s Cry For Freedomby Michael DoyleIn a timeless sense that somehow conspires,A show of barbarians rising turned up to inspire.Telling stories about almost heartless empires,With moral convictions that are as hot as fire.A sharp whip cracked on Boudica’s royal skinAs … Continue reading

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To Unburden the Heart

To Unburden the Heartby Michael DoyleWe live in a dual age filled with creativity.But it is also an age of reactivity.The outcome so much depends on our energy,As we take every thought into our captivity.The Lord commands us to push … Continue reading

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