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The Static of Electricity

The Static of Electricityby Michael DoyleFrom the dark agesAre turned the pagesLit with electricityIn its spark of majestyIt fills up the nightWith the brilliance of lightThough dark only moments beforeElectricity conquered this forevermoreWhile another cup of coffeeBrings the morning timeSeeing … Continue reading

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First Principles: Three Can Keep A Secret, If Two of Them Are Dead

“Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” – Benjamin Franklin

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Forbidden Fruit

Forbidden Fruitby Michael DoyleLove of witchcraft presents the evidenceThat the ability to influence is no coincidenceAs they open up evil, door by doorAnd find a craven audience wanting moreThe portal to desires some wish to exploreOpen up to all, beginning … Continue reading

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Wonderland Needed

Wonderland Needed (the Mad Hatter)by Michael DoyleWhen you clear your mindOf all the clatter and voicesWhat’s left behind, are the choicesIn our unwilling to be left behindAs we find in this hide and seekMuch of the world is mass confusionUntil, … Continue reading

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First Principles: The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind

“The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.” – Thomas Jefferson (1790)

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Blood Path of the Samurai

Blood Path of the Samuraiby Michael DoyleYou’re not just going to leaveA beheaded man on the ground?She asked in what I believeIs her shocked voice soundYou don’t see that everydayBut that, my dear, is the samurai’s waySmall men snuff out … Continue reading

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Trees Are Overrated

Trees Are Overrated by Michael DoyleSpeaking of paradigms outdatedIt turns out trees are overratedThis thought comes I am knee-deepIn a prairie’s secrets to keepIn the verdant landscape, songbirds singProviding a soundtrack to the blessed thingsDancing blue granma and sand dropseedTrace … Continue reading

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Forge of Identity

Forge of Identityby Michael DoyleAlexander’s naked tears were weptFor the one secret that could not be keptThat there was an unconquered infinityOf worlds to be experienced on his journeyThat would never be his in infinite refrainNone of which could know … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Republican Is the Only Form of Government Which Is Not Eternally At Open or Secret War With the Rights of Mankind

“The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.” – Thomas Jefferson (1790)

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Always Time For A Story

Always Time For A Storyby Michael DoyleQuietly sitting on the pewThere in one sense, familyWearing our brother’s coatAnd in this, draped in povertyKeeping warm on Christmas nightAll for the sake of spirits brightKept a flicker in swaddling clothesAs only as … Continue reading

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