Tag Archives: Poetry

Foot Ware

In a continuing theme that I have been exploring lately, I have been looking at the fine art of design, abstract and otherwise. Today’s poem is a play on designing footwear. Despite a lifetime of running,  working out and competition, … Continue reading

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The Purple Testament

My daughters want to be writers.  In talking about this along the way, I was asked who I thought were the best of the writers that I had come across in my life.  Well, I thought of course of all … Continue reading

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A New Direction

Expecting a Mother’s Day related sermon this Sunday, it caught my attention fairly strongly when instead the sermon was based on 2nd Corinthians 6:2: 2 For he says, “(I)n the time of my favor I heard you, and in the … Continue reading

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Living Repentance

Wednesday nights, Ally and I attend church at the House of Prayer.  Tonight’s sermon was on Acts 3:19-20. The following poem is based on the sermon heard tonight and wrapped in a poem. Living Repentance by Michael Romani Incomparable embrace Saved … Continue reading

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Reflections On Van Gogh

The IMA had a live actor presentation pertaining to Van Gogh.  Thinking on the talent and troubles of his life arrived at this: Reflections On Van Gogh by Michael Romani Dizzying in the audacity Of your painting and your poetry … Continue reading

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First Page News

Inspired by the sermon today based on the Book of Matthew: Page One News by Michael Romani Meeting here on every Sunday Hoping in some simple way To celebrate His Resurrection Making through prayer that connection Back To our very … Continue reading

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Day 28: In Cairo’s Deserted Air

Day 28 of the challenge was to attempt a Skeltonic  poem.  My attempt is based less on being dipodic as it is on criticism of the Catholic church for taking a very bizarre position and roughly keeping in the same … Continue reading

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If Only God…

A little poem based on the sermon from tonight: If Only God… by Michael Romani The Devil taunts With all our wants Making us wish We could re-dish Changing up our days Changing up our ways To do it all … Continue reading

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A Little Girl Has Her Way

Dedicated to the precious moments I get to spend with the two little princesses who are two thirds of all of my most sacred loves each of these bound to me under God. A Little Girl Has Her Way by … Continue reading

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Terza Rima: Southern Nights

How do you write a Terza Rima •    Three line stanzas(tercet)  – any length •    Rhyme scheme is ABA •    Second stanza is BCB, etc •    End with one verse that rhymes with the 2nd line of the prior stanza … Continue reading

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