Tag Archives: Poetry and Poems

Music and the Open Heart

Music and the Open Heartby Michael DoyleMusic flows in its vibrationFilling the human soul with inspiration.Whether received by rhythm or in harmony,Both are a gift, paired with the right melody.We trust and let that magic show.We close our eyes and … Continue reading →

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Back-Up Plans Never Made

Back-Up Plans Never Madeby Michael DoyleAll of a god’s children agreed and said,Except for those who were swept dead,That the god must somehow start again,Hoping this time to avoid a pattern of sin.Seeking a clean, pure planet to own,One that … Continue reading →

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Gideon Answers the Call

Gideon Answers the Callby Michael DoyleThere’s no greater love than to be willing to dieFor the protection of others and our nation.There is no need to stumble asking why,Love is the best and truly only explanation.We think about how God … Continue reading →

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Distraction

Distractionby Michael DoyleI don’t mean this as a distraction.But for mostly open space, I feel attraction.Every time that you stand near,I hold your body, hoping it won’t disappear.I hold your body as something tangible,And kindness sometimes seems all we’re capable.Besides, … Continue reading →

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Oppenheimer’s Theory and History

Oppenheimer’s Theory and Historyby Michael DoyleBehind the quantum worldThere is still the real world.Yet, no one asks whyOr when will we see the big reveal?Physics in Yiddish held the hour,And in that time loosened the powerThat has horrified us since … Continue reading →

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Stepped Into the Light

Stepped Into the Lightby Michael DoyleWhen God is for me,I live a life of victory.I am walking from the shadow,And armed with the assurance I know.Singing songs of praise in the night,I live my life in the light.In my darkest … Continue reading →

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The Crux of Immortal Folly

The Crux of Immortal Follyby Michael DoyleFrom where we comeTo where we might go,Each belief has its kingdomWithin the universal flow.Memories have their persistenceForming the nucleus of all we know.Sometimes it forms the resistanceThat causes even shadows to glow.Galaxies move … Continue reading →

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Esther

Estherby Michael DoyleSacrificial in obedience to purity,Dedicated to giving back for all God has given me.Giving comfort and love to the stranger,We put ourselves in meaningful danger.Full throttle in life to set others free,There’s maybe no better place to be.To … Continue reading →

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Indiana’s Waters

Indiana’s Watersby Michael DoyleIndiana first greeted me with a rainy season.It lasted about sixty days and tried my reason.Patiently, I’ve explored this place and its stops.There’s so much to see between the velvet raindrops.The backroads are filled with flowered beauty,And … Continue reading →

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The Weight of Life’s Precision

The Weight of Life’s Precisionby Michael DoyleError is the margin of lost control.The world gradually takes your soul.The things of this world will cost us pain,Until we walk beyond the shadow of rain.Traveling this world on the way out,The darkest … Continue reading →

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