Tag Archives: Poetry and Poems

Corporate Breeze

Corporate Breezeby Michael DoyleWith a billion viewsCorporate finds the news.In words of simplicity,There’s no room for complexity.Some might find this a pity,But it’s another night in New York City.The paparazzi flashes lightWhile all the glitz blasts the night.Heroes and villains … Continue reading →

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The Washing Away

The Washing Awayby Michael DoyleThe scars of mistakes madeAre deep enough not to fade.As our eyes search for our guiding stars,Sometimes we are embraced by our scars.The flames of burning hateDistract from our latest grief.The teeth of fire flicker as … Continue reading →

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Keeping Faith In the Lion’s Den

Keeping Faith In the Lion’s Denby Michael DoyleKeeping Faith In the Lion’s Denby Michael DoyleThese things we need: worship, love and generosity;And in this relationship we live our spirituality.We spend ourselves as God’s good and holy family,And in this, we … Continue reading →

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Called To Praise

Called To Praiseby Michael DoyleWe walk into today with hearts on fireFilled as we are with righteous desire.Sharing the Word so we might learnAll of those things we were called to discern.Jeremiah was the weeping prophetAnd though we may not … Continue reading →

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Open Questions of Opportunity

Open Questions of Opportunityby Michael DoyleA landscape of soy and cornIs grown and has become replete.In it, a different paradigm is born,One rejecting the smaller portions of beef.There is an unhealthiness in the equation.Leaner foods could redeem the soil and … Continue reading →

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Agroforestry Dues

Agroforestry Duesby Michael DoyleBrazilian toil,Brazilian biodiversity.The modern ages have been disloyal,But the people fight against adversity.The heart of thisIs the Amazon Rainforest.The samba beat cannot missAs this green ocean fights to resist.Atmospheric rivers float the skies,The mists of irrigation before … Continue reading →

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The Harshness of Night

The Harshness of Nightby Michael DoyleThe modern world is often tragic.It’s lost more than a little magic.A madman’s bullet found its conversion.Gone now are the days of extroversion.Drinking more water to bring its ease,We realize that the world is living … Continue reading →

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As My World Ends

As My World Endsby Michael DoyleToo little, too late,It was a twist of fate.Now, forever stands between,And I don’t know what it means.Now, my lifetime is too long.I don’t know if I’m this strong.Close to Heaven, I’m tougher now.I’ll mumble … Continue reading →

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Grown Into Purpose

Grown Into Purposeby Michael DoyleIn all times, God grows us with purpose,So that we are fit to perform our service.Conformed as we are in God’s holy wisdom,All that we serve well in Heaven’s kingdom.The Prophet Elisha fit into this sort … Continue reading →

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For All of My Life

For All of My Lifeby Michael DoyleFor all of my life,It’s been understood.God is great And He is goodThere is no promise That has ever been broken.All of His words,In love, have been spoken.In my knowing, I know what I … Continue reading →

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