Tag Archives: Promises

The Stealth of Decisions Made

The Stealth of Decisions Madeby Michael DoyleWhatever we do militarily and strategicallyIs to protect the American people from our enemies.The trick is in believing exactly what we’re seeing.Every move made is made for America’s well-being.Trump isn’t breaking promises about avoiding … Continue reading

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The Promise of Salvation

The Promise of Salvationby Michael DoyleIt took the Lord God Almighty,In all His mercy to save me.I was lost in the wrath of my sin,Losing my way, time and again.I suppose a lesser soul could have tried.I laughed to myself … Continue reading

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A Catch of Breath

A Catch of Breathby Michael DoyleLet’s admit that we’re born dyingIt’s time to stop our cryingLet these words be quietly spokenIt’s okay to be a little brokenWe’re connected by more than our headsWe have more meaning than our words saidIt … Continue reading

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The Loss of His Voice

The Loss of His Voiceby Michael DoyleThinking on this, I must confessThe icon’s death has left a messLike Poitier and Belafonte goodJames Earl Jones rose above HollywoodWith the loss of a singular voiceBlack and white Hollywood became lessThough lives end … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Ways and Means Ought Always To Face the Public Engagements; …Our Appropriations Should Ever Go Hand In Hand With Our Promises

“There is not a more important and fundamental principle in legislation, than that the ways and means ought always to face the public engagements; that our appropriations should ever go hand in hand with our promises. To say that the … Continue reading

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Love Is A Dance of Promises

Love Is A Dance of Promisesby Michael DoyleTo weave the fabric of lasting bondsTo feel first love and move beyondIt is a path that is a kind of worshipMaking us into a resilient relationshipLosing you would be to die without … Continue reading

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First Principles: A Republic, By Which I Mean A Government In Which the Scheme of Representation Takes Place, Opens A Different Prospect and Promises the Cure For Which We Are Seeking

“A republic, by which I mean a government in which the scheme of representation takes place, opens a different prospect and promises the cure for which we are seeking.” – James Madison (1790) The idea that we live in a … Continue reading

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Like A River Overflowing

Like A River Overflowingby Michael DoyleLike a river overflowingMy soul is always growingListen carefully to the Holy SpiritIf you listen close, you will hear itProclaiming the Lord’s blessingThere’s no need for guessingGod is present in our blissIn our joy and … Continue reading

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In A Million Days

In A Million Daysby Michael DoyleI find myself drowning in the ocean of youIn all of the good things I’ve learned to be trueThere, deep within your beautiful, dreamy eyesIs my future that I’ve come to recognizeIt’s said that looks … Continue reading

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In Pursuit of Great Expectations

In Pursuit of Great Expectationsby Michael DoyleI love the way you love meThe way that it makes me feelIt helps me find the abilityTo make it through and keep things realShining like a beacon of lightIt’s you that gets me … Continue reading

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