Tag Archives: Poetry

By the Mercies of God

Posted on June 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Today’s message at the House of Prayer service was centered on Romans 12:1-8. It s a two part sermon and next week will deal with three obstacles that interfere with our walk with God. By the Mercies of God by … Continue reading →

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An Unfolding of Origami

Posted on June 3, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

An Unfolding of Origami by Michael Romani The warmth of memories Is all the magic we need To see us through our temerities And plant our familial seed Love is the greatest magic Both happy and semi-tragic It moves us … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Triage

Posted on June 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Wednesday Night Sermon time again! This time the sermon centered on 1 Peter 14. Somehow that translated into a meaningful sermon that might be best captioned ‘Spiritual Triage’. From it sprang this poem: Spiritual Triage by Michael Romani Making precious … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is Okay To Contradict Oneself

Posted on May 31, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Do I contradict myself? Very well, then, I contradict myself; I am large — I contain multitudes.” – Walt Whitman Whitman’s ‘Song of Oneself’ can be found here to read in its entirety: http://www.english.illinois.edu/maps/poets/s_z/whitman/song.htm Human beings are complex. Even the … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Acceptance, Complexity, Contradictions, Multitudes, Oneself, Poet, Poetry, Song of Oneself, Walt Whitman | Leave a comment

In Uneasy Times

Posted on May 31, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

In Uneasy Times by Michael Romani I love that you are always there for me Un-complicating the things that I fear Putting all things to right as they should be Making me stronger as you hold me near Telling me … Continue reading →

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Monochromatic White Box

Posted on May 29, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Monochromatic Whitebox by Michael Romani Cut out in intervention Open to interpretation Letting in the light Taking shape as it might Never knowing, always glowing Blooming and ever growing Throwing in your everything Overlaid with all you can bring Always … Continue reading →

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Memories Along One Year’s Journey

Posted on May 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Memories Along One Year’s Journey by Michael Romani Before there was a known you I spent my time floating about Never knowing quite what to do A lot I did caused a lot of doubt Mostly, I wanted to be … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice of Service

Posted on May 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

This Sunday’s sermon was about service to others and how it is exactly in keeping with God’s Word and His example lived as Jesus. I could not agree more. My ancestors were once knights. While many knights have received a … Continue reading →

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Cunning Opponent

Posted on May 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

https://flic.kr/p/gLUmLf Cunning Opponent by Michael Romani The most cunning opponent That I have ever met Is there in those moments Filled with doubt and regret When I doubt my self-mastery And give into the mystery Found in the self-closing … Continue reading →

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Smoked Traces

Posted on May 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Smoked Traces by Michael Romani Slipped past like some kind of stranger Living fast never out of constant danger Chronic in your obscene defense Unable to get past the pretense Doubt leads to savage death The time has come … Continue reading →

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