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Thought For the Day: Talk Not of Wasted Affection, Affection Never Was Wasted

Posted on February 27, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Talk not of wasted affection, affection never was wasted.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Thought For the Day: Those Who Profess To Favor Freedom and Yet Depreciate Agitation, Are People Who Want Crops Without Ploughing the Ground

Posted on December 19, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Those who profess to favor freedom and yet depreciate agitation, are people who want crops without ploughing the ground; they want rain without thunder and lightning; they want the ocean without the roar of its many waters. The struggle may … Continue reading →

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River Rain

Posted on August 27, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

River Rainby Michael DoyleAs a gift from the CreatorThe rain fills into the riverBringing new life just begunWith a toss of dice, it’s wonLike a raindrop fills the creekWords become love we dare to speakSpilling out like a timeless riverInto … Continue reading →

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Waters of Life

Posted on August 25, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Waters of Lifeby Michael DoyleNavigating the waters of lifeFrom dreams of others comes lateThe sacrifices are not in vainFor the dreams and nightmares on the mainTo open one’s eyes and seeThe rebirth needed for eternityDreaming of the endless nightThe one … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Abel, Answers, Avarice, Battle Flag, Blame, Blood, Cain, Days, Death, Dreams, Dreams and Nightmares, Endless Night, Eternal Quest, Eternity, Eyes, Fallen Glory, Fell, Found, Future, Go Wrong, Hell, Immortality, Know, Life, Light, Lucifer, Main, Morning, Murder, Murders, Navigate, Pride, Rain, Ravens, Rebirth, Sacrifice, See, Sight, Story, Tale, Talons, Tangled Web, Three, Vain, Victim, Waking World, Waters | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Raise Your Words, Not Your Voice. It Is Rain That Grows Flowers, Not Thunder

Posted on February 24, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.” – Rumi

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She Says…

Posted on December 1, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

She Says…by Michael DoyleAll the ugly truthsThat have tried to push her backHave tripped her up, since her youthUntil grace gave her all she might lackThoughts of how abundance increasesGave her the hope to move on pastIn her story filled … Continue reading →

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Reflections On Dorian Gray, Part VII: Remembrances

Posted on October 27, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Reflections On Dorian Gray, Part VII: Remembrancesby Michael DoyleThe plague burns through old London TownWhile God casts his eyes aside with a frownObsessed with frightening visions of Sibyle VaineDorian crumbles perched on the brink of going insaneRemembrances of her and … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Millions Long for Immortality Who Do Not Know What To Do With Themselves On A Rainy Sunday

Posted on September 27, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.” -Susan Ertz, author (1894-1985)

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Firefighter 54 (In Memoriam for the Death of My Sister)

Posted on August 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

For those who remember Michele, I offer in her memory on this anniversary of her death: Firefighter 54 by Michael Doyle ..Firefighter 54, firefighter 54 This is Ashland Fire Department Firefighter 54, Firefighter 54 This is Ashland Fire … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Rain Begins With A Single Drop

Posted on April 25, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The rain begins with a single drop.” – Manal al-Sharif, human rights activist (b. 25 Apr 1979)

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