Tag Archives: Poetry

Crumbled Down

Posted on March 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Crumbled Down by Michael Romani Crumbled down by my years Broken down in my tears No longer lost up in my fears Now, I live reflected in Godly mirrors I’ve been taught my lessons No longer am I hesitating Find … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Broken, Celebration, Crumble, Dedication, Fears, Godly, Guidance, Inspiration, Know, Lessons, Mirrors, Open Invitation, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reflection, Stillness, Tears, Truth, Years | Leave a comment

First In Fly

Posted on March 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

First In Fly by Michael Romani Snappy little title, “First In Fly” If you’re like me, you might wonder why Seen as ubiquitous and ordinary Drosophila’s contributions are extraordinary Tiny winged creature so different from me You teach so much … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Circadian Rhythm, Drosophila, Extraordinary, First In Fly, Fruit Fly, Molecular Biology, Ordinary, Phenotypes, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Study, Truth | Leave a comment

Keeping Promises For Our Souls

Posted on March 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Genesis 28:15 Keeping Promises For Our Souls by Michael Romani Jesus’ love is our very cornerstone Our saving grace, we’re never alone Living life as if in constant prayer Finding God in our all and everywhere Sometimes yes is awful … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blessedness, Confidence, Cornerstone, Glory, Holy, Jacob's Ladder, Jesus, Keeping Promises For Our Souls, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Promises, Righteousness | Leave a comment

The Howling Man

Posted on February 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In a continuation of my promise to my eldest princess and based on The Twilight Zone, Season 2: Episode 5: The Howling Man by Michael Romani It seems that life will always have its frustrations Some that lead us into … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Appearances, Burden, Cunning, Darkness, Deception, Evil, Frustration, Goodness, Hell, Hemitage, Illusions, Leachery, Madness, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Promise, Religion, Sanctuary, Satan, The Howling Man, The Twilight Zone, Treachery, Truth | Leave a comment

Hacksaw Objector

Posted on February 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Hacksaw Objector by Michael Romani The maliciousness of man to his fellow man Fighting wars with bullets and hand to hand Made a God fearing hero out of Desmond Doss As he valiantly protected others from their loss A conscientious … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Conscientious Objector, Desmond Doss, Duty, Escarpment, Hacksaw Ridge, Hero, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, War | Leave a comment

The Importance of Things Believed

Posted on February 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on John 8:31,32 The Importance Of Things Believed by Michael Romani Abide in the Holy Word Lit by a light un-blurred The fire of eternal truth Setting us free from youth Or when we have seen While busily a … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Abide, Belief, Evidence, Faith, Freedom, Gravity, Holy Word, Human Beings, Levity, Paradigm, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Sincerity, Test, Truth, Universal, Verfiable | Leave a comment

Shifting Dice

Posted on February 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/pC38by Shifting Dice by Michael Romani What exactly is behind the roll? Is it fate or probability? Belief in what controls Often shapes our reality To say that it depends on the nice Is to really not be very precise … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Chance, Fate, Myth, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Probability, Roll, Rome, Shifting Dice, Symmetry | Leave a comment

City of Noise

Posted on February 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

City of Noise by Michael Romani For our ears there is no escape Not from the bustling sounds Of our shared landscape The omnipresent din that surrounds This may seem benign and endearing But is noise pollution that we are … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Antagonism, Autonomy, City of Noise, Gentrified, Landscape, Moralism, Noise Pollution, Personal, Photograph, Poems, Poetry, Silence, Sound, Soundscape, Urban Blight | Leave a comment

A Sermon Well Lived

Posted on February 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A Sermon Well Lived by Michael Romani In a pattern that is somewhat helical Billy spread the good word as evangelical Now that God has called for the end of his era The world can only pray that isn’t an … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Billy Graham, Eulogy, Evangelism, Graciousness, Harvest, Humility, Inspiration, Integrity, Message, Minister, Pastor, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Protestant, Sermon | Leave a comment

Presidents’ Day 2018

Posted on February 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Presidents’ Day 2018 by Michael Romani Two princesses and their daddy Wandered off to Conner Prairie Uncertain of what they might find Seeking fun and to cultivate minds Most of the living history Would have to remain a mystery Closed … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Aspiration, Conner Prairie, Country, Daughters, Dedication, Family, Jeopardy, Land, Legacy, Living History, Love, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Presidents' Day, Rain | Leave a comment