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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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Day 24: Margin Call

It’s day 24 of the month long challenge in which poets and madmen strive their very best to put into words thoughts they might never have had any just cause to express.  Thinking on that and the challenge of the … Continue reading

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Got No Time

Day 21 of the writing challenge is revolves on the idea of writing a poem based on something we have overheard in passing.  Today, I overheard a mother being dismissive because she had no time for the way her child … Continue reading

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