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Thought For the Day: The Saddest Aspect of Life Right Now Is That Science Gathers Knowledge Faster Than Society Gathers Wisdom

“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.” – Isaac Asimov

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Nuclear Winter Hues

To those who guessed, this Halloween’s poetry theme for me is the monster that lays within far too much of humanity. Nuclear Winter Huesby Michael DoyleNuclear WinterBegins to splinterWith daylight undefinedTricks begin to play on the mindAnother day off the … Continue reading

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Venomously Bitten

Venomously Bittenby Michael DoyleOn this roller coaster of loveIt’s sometimes hard to keep track ofWho’s the saint, and who is sinningToo many complications can set things spinningThrowing in the towel isn’t how it’s doneNot if you’re fighting for your golden … Continue reading

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Time Is A One Way Glass

Time Is A One Way Glassby Michael DoyleSometimes time is a one way glassLooking in to take that passIt might be that you’re better than meI guess we’ll just have to wait and seeBut ain’t it sad to feel this … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Saddest Aspect of Life Right Now Is That Science Gathers Knowledge Faster Than Society Gathers Wisdom

The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.– Isaac Asimov

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Poinsettia Day 2023

Poinsettia Day 2023by Michael DoyleUsually quiet and sometimes reservedSometimes death seems so undeservedIt’s hard to find the words to sayLike on this present Poinsettia DayLife is sad, yet interesting, in processionMoments like these reveal this is not a possessionBut a … Continue reading

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(Questions of Life) However Inspired

(Questions of Life) However Inspiredby Michael DoyleHowever it was inspiredLife came to be firedSparked a billion years agoAnd continued on in its flowThough no man was there Science believes it clearNeurons appeared 400,000 year agoBut who can truly know?From the … Continue reading

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If the Truth…

If the Truth…by Michael DoyleIf the truth is to be unpleasant Let it be spoken in a bold voiceKeeping focused on the presentNot a stumbled mumble as if not a choiceIt is better that the disagreeableBe out there and quickly … Continue reading

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The Morning Only Brings Bad

The Morning Only Brings Badby Michael DoyleFor some, the morning only brings badThese are those who are persistently sadIndulging only those things that will kill themAs if they missed the call of life’s good hymnInstead, they hear nonstop voices in … Continue reading

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Love Lives On

Love Lives Onby Michael DoyleDriving around the middle of the nationTrying to stimulate my daughters’ imaginationsAnd love for seeing the beauty of this nationLike their grandmother would have; if the situationHad somehow allowed this to followIf she had thrived; but … Continue reading

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