Tag Archives: Poetry and Poems

And Then Came the Final Fall (For Ozzy)

Posted on July 26, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

And Then Came the Final Fall (For Ozzy)by Michael DoyleFacing the music as it begins to playI, in my pulpit of one, begin to pray.Lost within my sense of inconsolable dreams,I take comfort in the prophet’s endless screams.Time went on, … Continue reading →

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The Tale Behind the Tail

Posted on July 25, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Tale Behind the Tailby Michael DoyleSometimes, behind the nucleus and its tail,There is a deeper meaning, a tale within a tale.There is a pervasive feeling in the cosmic trackOf an object that continuously makes its way back.Some see this … Continue reading →

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First Steps Taken

Posted on July 24, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Fist Steps Takenby Michael DoyleThe first steps in any new directionAre likely to require some bit of correction.Every journey needs these to be taken.To think otherwise is to be mistaken.It’s necessary to crawl, fall, walk, then run.These are necessary steps … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Children

Posted on July 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Tomorrow’s Childrenby Michael DoyleBy a leap of faith, we look into the futureLearning what there is to know and nurture.But the best of yet to come, so it seems,Belongs to those who believe in their dreams.I’ve spoken, often, of the … Continue reading →

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Where We Might Fit

Posted on July 22, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Where We Might Fitby Michael DoyleWherever we go,However, we might grow,It’s in our soulsLight is accentuated by shadow.The universe invites us to explore,To reach out to find something more.In this, we find an explanation,And sometimes, we happen on new civilizations.Among … Continue reading →

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Merely A Comedic Test

Posted on July 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Merely A Comedic Testby Michael DoyleA comedy writer laughs and readsA lot of energetic devotionThese days are filled with emotion lotionIt’s the tale of perpetual motion that reads.Like a tale of running down a road of screams,Played out in a … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of Process

Posted on July 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Anatomy of Processby Michael DoyleListen carefully, God has something to sayWatch around you after you pray.His hand and words apply to all life.His is the path that pacifies our strife.Dumpster fires are all around.At moments, it makes your heart … Continue reading →

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West Coyote Hills

Posted on July 19, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

West Coyote Hillsby Michael DoyleI spent some time in Fullerton, hanging around.It’s there that West Coyote Hills can be found.We wondered bits and pieces during the day,And playing guitar at the Brea dam along the way.The advantage of staying simple … Continue reading →

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Over the Ending of Years

Posted on July 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Over the Ending of Yearsby Michael DoyleSometimes as we travel over the lighter yearsWe find ourselves confronted by our dark fears.Things come along that change our soulsAnd agonize at how much we are out of control.It’d be something if we … Continue reading →

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My Soul Laid Bare

Posted on July 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

My Soul Laid Bareby Michael DoyleI awoke with my soul laid bare,And knowing how much God cares.Looking up at the source of all,I found it easy to recallThat the Lord is always present.In all of my known intent,My eyes are … Continue reading →

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