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Samson VIII
Continuing in an effort to put a version of the Samson and Delilah story from the Book of Judges into verse, I present Part VIII. Perhaps, I should have made this shorter? Samson (VIII) by Michael Romani Amidst un-princely questions of … Continue reading
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Star of Wonder
Based in part on Matthew 2:1-2: Star of Wonder by Michael Romani A star shining so bright There on that holy night There in it’s creation A lasting symbol of jubilation Dare we find this plausible That God spoke all … Continue reading
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Tagged Believe, Blessing, Book of Matthew, Bright, Conceive, Creation, Earth, Faith, God, Heaven, Holy Night, Imagination, Jacob, Jublilation, Miracle, Photograph, Plausible, Poem, Poetry, Possible, Praise, Prophecy, Providence, Rational, Silent Night, Sing, Star, Supernatural, Understand, Wisemen, Wonder, Worship
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First Principles: It Is The Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of God With Gratitude and Obedience
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” – George Washington (1789)
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Tagged Acknowledge, Duty, George Washington, God, God's Will, Grateful, Humble, Implore, Nations, Obey, Providence
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A Christmas Wedding
Keeping on a Christmas theme: A Christmas Wedding by Michael Romani In the city that never sleeps There’s a story that keeps About a dash of whirlwind romance Between two lovers caught in a winter’s dance Christmas magic wrapped in … Continue reading
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Tagged Adventure, All American Princess, Blush, Bubbles, Castle, Champagne, Christmas, Christmas Wedding, Cinderella, Dance, Eagle, Elegance, Fish Bowl, Glide, Keep, Photograph, Plan, Poem, Poetry, Presence, Presents, Providence, Queen, Regal, Romance, Rote, Sleep, Snow, Sour Note, Tears, Tradition, Winter
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First Principles: America’s Should Always Be An Attitude of Thankfulness For All of the Blessings God Has Granted
“I do recommend and assign [this Thanksgiving Day] to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, All Nations, Almighty God, Assign, Devotion, Donald Trump, Favor, First Principles, George Washington, God, Grateful, His Benefits, His Will, Implore, Obedience, Proclamation, Protection, Providence, Recommend, Service, Thanksgiving, The People
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Eloquence of the Nothing Said
Sometimes whispers speak fairly loudly. Eloquence of Nothing Said by Michael Romani There’s an eloquence In the nothing said Sweet hand of Providence Rested upon his head Whispers of sacred not Abides the man who believes Wrapped in a simple … Continue reading
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Tagged Believe, Brinksmanship, Dirty Tricks, Eloquence, Grieve, Love, Nothing, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Politics, Providence, Sacred, Thought, Trifle, Truth, Whisper, Wish
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Stillness of Heart
To self actualize life, I think… requires to first dare to dream.. then to dare more and make strides at making the dream or dreams come true? Stillness of Heart by Michael Romani She headed out West, heeding a platitude … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessing, Calling, Certainty, Challenge, Confidence, Discern, Expectation, Fear, Footing, Grace, Gratitude, Guessing, Heart, Learned, One Step At A Time, Persevere, Photograph, Platitude, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Pride, Providence, Step, Stillness, West
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Love Triology: 1 – Love Is A Dangerous Game
Three part triology as a look at love. Part 1 – Love Is A Dangerous Game Love Is A Dangerous Game by Michael Romani Love is a dangerous game It’s risky at best But, we play it just the same … Continue reading
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Tagged Act, Another, Capable, Consequence, Damage, Danger, Embers, Game, Gave, Hide, Love, Mercy, Need, Photograph, Play, Poem, Poetry, Pray, Providence, React, Recompense, Risk, Sad, Save, Sea, Travesty, Triology, Try, Vulnerable, Work It Out
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Daily Prompt – Madness
What’s Halloween without a little madness thrown in? To Play With Madness by Michael Romani The witches play with madness While mankind finds its sadness The comic tragedy plays out It seems each step descends into doubt Some things transcend … Continue reading
