Tag Archives: Poetry

People Are Like All Over

Posted on July 8, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In the continuing series dedicated to and at the request of my adored oldest daughter, we continue at the Twilight Zone, Season 1: Episode 24: People Are Alike All Over by Michael Romani In that place between science and superstition There … Continue reading →

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A Different Sort of Hero

Posted on July 7, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/qUW7Km A Different Sort of Hero by Michael Romani There is a different Sort of hero today We hold just as reverent Those who touch in this way There are those who make us think Taking us right to the … Continue reading →

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Days of Reconnection

Posted on July 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Days of Reconnection by Michael Romani A solid need for authentication Takes the photographer back with fascination To where people do not live in pantomime And care less as life forms its lines There as laugh or frowns worn on … Continue reading →

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Transfiguration (Of the Son)

Posted on July 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The Wednesday night service was an improvised look centered on The Book of Matthew 17. Transfiguration (Of the Son) by Michael Romani I guess I’m just asking why do you hate What we all know that our God loves? No need to … Continue reading →

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Long Live Walter Jameson

Posted on July 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in the series dedicated to The Twilight Zone and as requested by my eldest daughter, from Season 1, Episode 24: Long Live Walter Jameson by Michael Romani There in that timeless dimension Of which the mortal coil might mention There … Continue reading →

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Suck In Cool

Posted on July 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Suck In Cool by Michael Romani I was my own kind of bad boy Back in the days I was in school I had all kinds of jokes that I would employ I grew up strong being nobody’s fool I … Continue reading →

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Undivided Heart

Posted on July 2, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

This morning’s sermon was based on 1 Chronicles 16. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Chronicles+16&version=NIV From this, came this poem: Undivided Heart by Michael Romani Each day taken in its persistence Fighting hard against my resistance To live each day in His ways To be my … Continue reading →

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Ode To Winter – Thomas Campbell

Posted on July 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Thomas Campbell was a Scottish poet who lived from July 27, 1777 through June 15, 1844. He is mainly remembered for his sentimental poetry, particularly as this centers on human doings and beings. He founded or co-founded the Clarence Club … Continue reading →

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Intimacy of Connection

Posted on July 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Intimacy of Connection by Michael Romani There in the camera’s click Is that silent subtle trick It rests in an intimacy That to be put quite delicately Is an intimacy of connection Brought by the artist’s dedication A dedication of … Continue reading →

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Freedom 1776 – 2017

Posted on June 30, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Freedom 1776-2017 by Michael Romani In thinking on America’s revolution In the quest for sweet freedom’s contribution Each man willing to die to be free I confess puzzlement at this mystery That a people who sought so hard for liberty … Continue reading →

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