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Remembrance of Holi

Remembrance of Holi by Michael Romani In a festival of colors It’s a festival of love In a swirling of dancers It’s all of the above Frolicking in joyous celebration As new growth is awaited This is what is celebrated … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Essays By Leigh Hunt

James Henry Leigh Hunt was an English critic, essayist, poet and writer who lived from October 19, 1784 to August 28, 1859.   Hunt is unknown by his distinctive charm and perceptive judgments.  This was particularly true of his insights … Continue reading

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The Reach of Heaven

The Reach of Heaven by Michael Romani Of all these shapes That form our hopes and fancy There is the Kingdom of Heaven Waiting on us lastly An assessable empire of benevolence Where love reigns supreme And mankind puts aside … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Express

I use to dream of traveling by rail Hoping to express myself into tale after tale Looking out of my car’s little window Finding words to help express and explore my soul All of those little tales that I might … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – The Romantic Poetry of Percy Bysshe Shelley

He was one of the major English Romantic poets and lived from August 4, 1792 to July 8, 1822.  He is considered by many as one of the best lyric poets and definitely one of the most influential.  A radical … Continue reading

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Walked In Faith

Walked In Faith by Michael Romani Acknowledging Him in all we do Motivated are we, me and you To stand by our faith in the Lord Moving without doubt and forward To live our lives as believers Free falling dreamers … Continue reading

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Toll of the Witching Hour

Toll of the Witching Hour by Michael Romani Tell me then, is it treason? To believe that all must have a reason There before the witches’ fire While the coven outside spoke words so dire The Master seeks her most … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Loyal

You were amazing, brave and loyal Like me with a lineage of royal Your noble spirit made me smile Your humor made it all worthwhile Akira Leilani you were one of a kind All these years and you’re on my … Continue reading

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Desecration

Desecration of Angels by Michael Romani In our angels’ desecration Are sown the seeds of destruction As your villainy grows bolder This side of light demands I be its soldier Better to strive hard and honestly die Than ever answer … Continue reading

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The Truth About Christopher Columbus

The Truth About Christopher Columbus by Michael Romani It was another time, back in 1492 It was a different place with another view When Columbus sailed that ocean’s blue I wonder if he would have if he had had a … Continue reading

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