Tag Archives: Poetry

Collaboration

https://flic.kr/p/staybs Collaboration by Michael Romani Sitting for the portrait photo Is too often a case of touch and go The best are a sort of collaboration Where each feels a mutual fascination Thirty seconds within each frame Draws out the … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Beowulf

Beowulf is one of the oldest long poems in Old English.  It is considered one of the most important works in this literature.  The poem is said to have been composed between 975 and 1025 AD.  No one is certain … Continue reading

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A Better Man

… A Better Man by Michael Romani When we believe in our little lies Reason gives way to our alibis Until we soon give up the truth That we fought so hard for in our youth Caught up in all … Continue reading

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Camera’s Eye

The Camera’s Eye by Michael Romani A camera is a tool of simplicity Through its eye the world takes shape Images taken form the world for me A connection of feelings we can’t escape There in a combination of spirit … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Poetry of Robert Herrick

Robert Herrick was a 17th century English clergyman who was also a lyric poet.  His most famous book of poems is the Hesperides. This may be read in its entirety here: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22421 Perhaps the most famous lines that he is most … Continue reading

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Offering of Heart

With the computer problems I was having today now past, I still have a little time to make my writing goals.  Without further excuse, I offer up a poem based on todays sermon.  Today’s sermon was based on  1 Chron … Continue reading

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Legacy Spoken

Legacy Spoken by Michael Romani This then is my beautiful land For which I would and did give More than some might understand This is the love for which I live It is that which is everything To which I … Continue reading

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Perceptions of Magic

Perceptions of Magic by Michael Romani So many different angles of perception Pop in and out of place in their reception Wanting and begging proof where there is none Can bring near certainty to become undone How signs play out … Continue reading

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Tapestry of Sorrow

Tapestry of Sorrow by Michael Romani Decisions made have consequence That is as is accepted Some good and some bad That is to be expected We cannot frame Things as otherwise Tomorrow holds yesterday’s blame In all the past plans … Continue reading

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A Contrast of Presentations

Contrasting Presentations by Michael Romani To create a sense of place Helps us all to navigate Putting on a human face Helping to be placated Those with a need to be up-to-date While keeping the world more sedate An iconic … Continue reading

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