Tag Archives: Proud

A House Divided

Posted on March 30, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

The worse war America has ever fought was the war against ourselves, the American Civil War. A House Divided by Michael Doyle Lincoln’s inaugural was an attempt at reconciliation The mystic chords of memory were bonds of affection The siege … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged 1864, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, Affection, American History, Anaconda, Appomattox, Arms, Atone, Brothers, Charity, Chord, Civil War, Claim, Conciliation, Courage, Dawn, Dedicate, Depression, Disdain, Effort, Emanicipation Proclamation, Empathy, Eyes, Fold, Fort Sumter, Fortune of War, Free, General, General McClellan, Gettsyburg Address, Humanity, Humiliation, Ideals, Inaugral, Insinuation, Liberty, Linger, Malice, Memory, Mutual Respect, Nation, National, Naval Blockade, Neglect, None, North, Photography, Poem, Poetry, Prize, Proud, Provoke, Rebels, Reconciliation, Reelection, Regain, Regional, Rely, Remain, Robert E Lee, Sacred, Second Inaugural, Sentimentality, Siege, Sinner, Slavery, Slaves, South, Stack, Steadfast, Support, Textile Industry, The People, Trust, Ulysses Grant, Union, Vain, Victory, War, Winner, Won, Wounds of War | Leave a comment

Dead Men and Their Tales

Posted on March 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Even Al Capone thought of himself as a public servant… Dead Men and Their Tales by Michael Doyle It is strange so it seems Clinging to faraway dreams Thoughts stuffed inside my head Dedicated to a father long since dead … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Age, Al Capone, Allow, Been, Book, Calculate, Cast, Cheer, Circle, Contemplation, Dark, Dead Men, Dedicate, Dream, End, Father, Fright, Gallows, Glory, Head, History, Hope, Legend, Lip, Listen, Loop, Lot, Math, Meditation, Meet, Might, Mystery, Near, Night, Noose, Path, Photograph, Pirate, Pleasures, Poem, Poetry, Praise, Proud, Public Servant, Read, Repeat, Right, Rumor, Sage, Seem, Shadow, Sin, Soul, Story, Strange, Tale, Whisper, Wise | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: We Remember With Pride and Are Always Prepared So We May Always Be Free

Posted on January 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“We will always remember. We will always be proud. We will always be prepared, so we may always be free.” – Ronald Reagan

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Americans, Free, Prepared, Proud, Remember, Ronald Reagan, Thought For the Day, We | Leave a comment

First Principles: May Our List of Virtues Include Curing Ourselves of Pride and Becoming More Humble

Posted on December 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“My List of Virtues contain’d at first but twelve: But a Quaker Friend having kindly inform’d me that I was generally thought proud; that my Pride show’d itself frequently in Conversation; that I was not content with being in the … Continue reading →

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Content, Conversation, Cure, Endeavor, First Principles, Humility, Insolent, List, Meaning, Point, Pride, Proud, Quaker, Right, Self, Virtues | Leave a comment

Taking Stock

Posted on September 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

The Summer of 1969 was a defining moment in the life of America. The currents that led to it swept away many of the traditions of the past in that season of our discontent. Taking Stock by Michael Romani Bethel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged 1969, America, Art, Assassination, Bethel, Better, Beyond, Bobby Kennedy, Brotherhood, Change, Choice, Clear, Defer, Different, Disaster, Discontent, Disillusion, Dream, Edge, Flood, Generation, Groove, Happening, Ignore, Illusion, Know, Lght, Loud, Music, Nation, Notoriety, Pain, Parents, Peace, Photograph, Pilgrim, Plan, Play, Poem, Poetry, Possible, Proud, Rain, Reverent, Revolution, Satisfy, Scream, Society, Storm, Strife, Summer, Tears, Thought, Transform, Vietnam, Voice, Wrath | Leave a comment

Lost In the Sound

Posted on March 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Some days, I miss the bad ole days of playing music and thinking that was where my journey would always lead. Lost In the Sound by Michael Romani Taking all All in stride Taken for A wild ride Taken too … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Aground, Allowed, Around, Ballet, Change, Chase, Desire, Fire, Found, Guns For Hire, Heart, Journey, Lost, Loud, Music, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Proud, Ride, Rooftop, Shake, Sing, Song, Sound, Stage, Stage Lights, Straight No Chaser, Stride, Tiptoe, View, Wild, Wire | Leave a comment

A Lotus Blossoms

Posted on December 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In part, I have bene raised around Asian influences. Then again, in this modern world, perhaps we all are? A Lotus Blossoms by Michael Romani A lotus blossoms in its own way The sun rises on each new day Weakness … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Anger, Asia, Beast, Bless, Blossom, Conquer, Day, East, Fears, Heart, Humble, Involve, Lotus, Loud, Love, Noon, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Preserve, Pride, Protect, Proud, Reconnect, Resolve, Revere, Storm, Strong, Sunrise, Tea, Tears, Warm, Weak, Whisper, Wounded Child | Leave a comment

To My Youngest On Reaching Nine

Posted on May 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

To My Youngest On Reaching Nine by Michael Romani To my youngest on reaching age nine What can I say, sweet angel of mine But that I am proud of you each day As I watch you grow up in … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Age Nine, Angel, Brave, Cheese Cake, Choice, Daughter, Growing Up, Love, Memory, Moments, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Proud, Romance, Strong, Surprise, Thinking Voice, Thoughts, Treasure, Yesterday, Youngest | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Miracles Are Proud Creatures

Posted on September 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Miracles are proud creatures; they will not reveal themselves to those who do not Believe. – Yahia Lababidi You say you don’t believe in miracles. I get that. Maybe you’ve just forgotten that you are one?

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Believe, Miracles, Pride, Proud, Reveal, Thought For the Day, Yahia Lababidi | Leave a comment