Tag Archives: Poetry and Poems

Facing It Down

Posted on April 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Facing It Downby Michael DoyleFacing down the gates of Hell,I found a better place to dwell.My shame was provided healing,And now I am blessed with this feeling.My heritage from God runs in my veins,As I praise the holiest of known … Continue reading →

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Joyous Tears

Posted on April 8, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Joyous Tearsby Michael DoyleHeavy with my sins,I was in need of a friend.Driving by church on a Sunday,I walked in with a word to pray.The songs began as usual in those days.Smiling to myself, I joined in the praise.I never … Continue reading →

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The Wagner Problem In the 21st Century

Posted on April 7, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Wagner Problem In the 21st Centuryby Michael DoyleWhat do we do when authority doesn’t fit?In point of fact, Wagner was an ethical nitwit.Despite 10 operas being core pillars of our iconography,It’s hard to get the blood stains out of … Continue reading →

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Prepared For Life’s Improvisation

Posted on April 5, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Prepared For Life’s Improvisationby Michael DoyleJesus lived into His flawless ministryWith an ethic of love spoken eloquently.With His death, He left His tomb emptyTo begin again, mankind’s hope in history.Immeasurable, He was hung on a bloody cross.It was to our … Continue reading →

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Fitting In Comfortably

Posted on April 5, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Fitting In Comfortablyby Michael DoyleBetween bits of laughter, we begin comfortablyIn building what may yet become our family.It isn’t so much the jokes but the easy smiles.They go a long way in logging away the miles.A sip shared, a song … Continue reading →

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Drifting Away

Posted on April 3, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Drifting Awayby Michael DoyleWords and deeds form love’s foundation.Miracles of mercy shine in explanation. The something that anchors all our passion,Is love’s path walked with compassion.A rack of tequilas sways on a server’s tray.They set in motion hearts ready to … Continue reading →

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Peace and War

Posted on April 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Peace and Warby Michael DoyleWhen it comes to moments like war,It feels rare that anyone is truly winning.There’s always something that changes the score.Before we know it, we’re back to the beginning.There’s something about the total brutality.It strips away any … Continue reading →

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The Jester and the Reaper

Posted on April 1, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Jester and the Reaperby Michael DoyleIt is near impossibleTo look at the world capableOf not knowing great sorrow,And worried about tomorrow.I’ve seen love lostAt its tremendous cost.I watch children losing hope,As if at the end of life’s rope.I sit … Continue reading →

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Deliverance On Palm Sunday 2026

Posted on March 29, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

Deliverance On Palm Sunday 2026 by Michael DoyleOn Palm Sunday, as is habitualWe take part in the communion ritual.The covenant inside is made in remembrance,That we may walk Holy Week without hindrance.A million things cause our distraction.We should repent of … Continue reading →

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In Need of Clarity

Posted on March 28, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

In Need of Clarityby Michael DoyleYou stumble toward your comfy bedFeeling dazed and abused in your head.It’s been a night of free-flow drinking,And you’re now incapable of thinkingYou dial her number, hoping it’s a mistake,Your last raw nerve feels it’s … Continue reading →

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