Tag Archives: Poetry and Poems

To See Past Query

Posted on July 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

To See Past Queryby Michael DoyleMuch of life is conjecture and theory.We take for granted what should be a query.Like whether it’s more beautiful or wiseTo look into a sunrise or a lover’s eyes.We look at the wrong things for … Continue reading →

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Mortality Awoken

Posted on July 15, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Mortality Awokenby Michael DoyleThe questions of mortalityGo far beyond moralityWhen something makes you question why.Or how it is that we are born to die.Avoiding the phone calls that wait,As these questions come down to fate.Who are we to feel this … Continue reading →

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No Limits, Only Hope

Posted on July 14, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

No Limits, Only Hopeby Michael DoyleAs a child looking for a telescopeI saw no real limits, only new hope.I’d dream of the planets spinning,Each of them offering new beginnings.There, in every new world to be found,Is something that makes my … Continue reading →

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Minding the Gap

Posted on July 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Minding the Gapby Michael DoyleAn angel looked at our pretense at good.Or the lack thereof, as it’s understood.Finding God where I call my earthly home,In His presence, I find I’m never alone.Blessings of good news are heard,No matter what’s happened … Continue reading →

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Hollow Words and Climbing Trees

Posted on July 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Hollow Words and Climbing Treesby Michael DoyleHanging out on an oak limb Beneath the canopy’s shadow,The moves we made brought us safety.Empty words ring kind of hollow.Left on their own, kids flourish.It’s the way we allow them to nourishThe decision-making … Continue reading →

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Despite the Challenges

Posted on July 11, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Despite the Challengesby Michael DoyleWhat has happened and is doneIn the name of the Holy SonIs our salvation doneIt is the tale of three in one.Stepping foot into Heaven,I know that I am forgiven.Worshipping, as I believe,His grace is what … Continue reading →

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Through Songs and Deeds

Posted on July 10, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Through Songs and Deedsby Michael DoyleThe Empirical Arbitrator is who decides.The rest of us are along for the ride.Whatever happens, happens as it does.Past or present, it is as it never ever was.Our revelations are preordained, However easy or however … Continue reading →

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In A Brilliance of Fireworks

Posted on July 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

In A Brilliance of Fireworksby Michael DoyleFireworks, in their vivid display,Go far to celebrate our Independence Day.Shattering the skies from their darkness,Their joy removes any sense of harshness.Their radiating sparkle is a striking displayThat brings something special to our day.Up … Continue reading →

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Humanity’s Eclipse

Posted on July 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Humanity’s Eclipseby Michael DoyleIt seems worthy of recallThat none of us has a crystal ball.We might want to see what’s next,But the best we have is what connects.Will it be humanity’s eclipse – As we fall before a robot apocalypse?Or … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Power

Posted on July 7, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

The Truth About Powerby Michael DoyleThe edges of rationality tatterWhile the People determine what matters.If there is one thing needed to learned,It’s the limits of power properly discerned.When a jaded politician wants to steal the hour,Maybe it’s best to show … Continue reading →

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