Tag Archives: Poetry

In What We Do

Posted on July 26, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Allegiance made, let us live our lives in accord with our beliefs. This poem is based in part on John 16:33: In What We Do by Michael Doyle In Christ, we find our peace While the world has its tribulation … Continue reading →

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When Children Speak

Posted on July 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

When our children speak, we should listen. We never know what we might learn? If nothing else how they see the world. And I can think of no greater gift than understanding the world through the eyes and hearts of … Continue reading →

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To Keep the Sacred Near

Posted on July 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A look at life’s lessons. To Keep the Sacred Near by Michael Doyle Life thrusts us into situations Thigh deep in aggravations But then there’s a lesson even in that One felt deep even if you’re not an empath Another … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: There’s No Money In Poetry, But, Then There’s No Poetry In Money Either

Posted on July 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“There’s no money in poetry, but then there’s no poetry in money, either.” – Robert Graves, poet and novelist (24 Jul 1895-1985)

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Just Where You Belong

Posted on July 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Funny thing about life is we have a choice of going with the flow or pedaling as fast as our hamster wheel allows us to spin and often times regardless of effort or lack of effort, we end up just … Continue reading →

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In Your Silent Reply

Posted on July 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Is silence really the best answer at times? I am not so certain of this. In Your Silent Reply by Michael Doyle Haunted by all the dreams Filled with the dramatic scenes Wondering what it is to find All the … Continue reading →

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Faithful and Good

Posted on July 21, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

God’s words fill our souls like some sort of universal melody at times. Faithful and Good by Michael Doyle Faithful and good in what you do to me Filling my heart with your melody Every beat of my heart is … Continue reading →

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In Our Persistence

Posted on July 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A fascinating presentation on cognition and how we’re all allegedly living in some sort of a shared hallucination that we call reality, led to this… In Our Persistence by Michael Doyle As I sit there listening My neurons sparkling and … Continue reading →

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Lifted Song

Posted on July 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

A sort of song of praise: Lifted Song by Michael Doyle With a lifted song I find myself drawn To where I belong Awakening with the dawn I’ve seen all that you’ve done Mystified by the glory of the Son … Continue reading →

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Fast As A Fox

Posted on July 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

When the raiders came, survival was to the strong and fleet of foot… Fast As A Fox by Michael Doyle Run, run Fast as a fox Hide, hide Inside the rocks Deep, deep Inside the grotto Weep, Weep Hidden In … Continue reading →

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