Tag Archives: Poetry

Why I Believe

Posted on February 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 Corinthians 15:3-6 Why I Believe by Michael Romani What I have heard I pass on The Lord is here, never gone He has died for our sins But rose to save us, my friends True … Continue reading →

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A Glass House of Orchids

Posted on February 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A Glass House of Orchids by Michael Romani If I could, I would start the day over and begin To go with my girls to that artsy green house again That is to say if they would let us back … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Beauty, Bloom, Daughters, Examination, Feminine Wile, Fragrance, Glass, Greenhouse, Mortality, Orchids, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Smile, Symbolism, Vitality | Leave a comment

Cupid’s Drawn Bow

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Cupid’s Drawn Bow by Michael Romani Armed with a magic bow He pierces the hearts that know Mischievous with desire He aims to set passions on fire Gods and humans fall in love With Eros and thoughts of … Of … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Amor, Aphrodite, Bow, Celebration, Conquer, Cupid, Desire, Divinity, Eros, Fire, Love, Magic, Mystery, Ordeal, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Siren's Song | Leave a comment

Valentine 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Valentine 2018 by Michael Romani Where it comes from and what it is Are the kinds of questions found in this A Valentine’s Day spent as meant Filled with joy and little to regret It seems love finds its way … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged 2018, Dance, Gentle, Island Daughter, Joy, Laughter, Love, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Questions, Romance, Sweet, True Love Ways, Valentine, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

Willful Blindness

Posted on February 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Willful Blindness by Michael Romani Few in words but reliable Is the life found viable Stated simply in the declarative The crucial moments in our narrative These crucial moments of unsparing poetry Slip the strictures in blurred novelty The courage … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Blindness, Disbelief, Life, Lost, Narrative, Pain, Photograph, Pleasure, Poem, Poetry, Rules, Sight, Silence, Soul, Willful | Leave a comment

Proof In the Midst of It All

Posted on February 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based on 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Proof In the Midst of It All by Michael Romani Equipped by scripture to do good Trained in righteousness understood We look at the case for Christianity Examining the facts for its certainty Some things … Continue reading →

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Polished History

Posted on February 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Polished History by Michael Romani Good versus evil; we seek to clarify As we look back and wonder why Wishing for terms spoken definitively As we reassign perceptions of history The best of history provokes cognitive dissonance Particularly when seeking … Continue reading →

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Seven Turns of Seven

Posted on February 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

From a friend’s 7 x 7 form given out at a short form poetry class: Seven Turns of Seven by Michael Romani In seven turns of seven We found our way to heaven Stumbling there almost blind Seven steps inside … Continue reading →

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Solo

Posted on February 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Solo by Michael Romani Too many are preoccupied by what they could That they never get around to if they should A sentiment that you can proclaim with a sigh Though so few do that I have to wonder why … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Chases, Clincher, Empire, Hans Solo, Hero, Photograph, Poems, Poetry, Princesses, Proposition, Sentiment, Star Wars, Swashbuckling, Task, Wink | Leave a comment

A Thing About Machines

Posted on February 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In the continuing series for my eldest daughter, a poem for The Twilight Zone, Season 2, Episode 4: A Thing About Machines by Michael Romani A practicing sophisticate; writer of precious things There is a tart sophistry to all that he … Continue reading →

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