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First Principles: I Shall Not Pass This Way Again

“I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as … Continue reading

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First Principles: If…There Be Any Kindness I Can Show, Or Any Good Thing I Can Do To Any Fellow Being, Let Me Do It Now…I Shall Not Pass This Way Again

“I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not defer or neglect it, as … Continue reading

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Syncopated Anticipation

Syncopated Anticipationby Michael DoyleThe music, any music, has its own flow,Leaving behind the day as we dance.We enjoy the moments as these flow,As if inside a fluid sense of trance.The audience is part of the show.The thunder roars across the … Continue reading

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The Rock of Life Still Rolls

The Rock of Life Still Rollsby Michael DoyleThere’s something across the river.A sense of magic that makes me shiver.Shiva dances and plays in a spin,It’s as if it’s yesterday again.None of us really knowsBefore the glory of our best shows,What … Continue reading

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The World Changes (Waiting On You)

The World Changes (Waiting On You)by Michael DoyleThere’s no doubt about it,Whether we whisper or shout it.It’s always so good to be home,Even when we’re there alone.You share your love among fans and friends,Quietly or loudly until the music ends.You … Continue reading

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Full of Moments

Full of Momentsby Michael DoyleLife is full of momentsOf “I can’t understand”.Maybe I don’t need toAs long as I’m holding your hand.There’s so muchThat I don’t know.From the mistakes that I’ve madeI’d guess it shows. I’ve made my peaceWith most … Continue reading

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Being True To Oneself

Being True To Oneselfby Michael DoyleOne doesn’t need to be a king to wield authority.One only needs to have and possess personal sovereignty.To know that strength lies in one’s personal dignity.And to dare to speak one’s truth with great authority.Hamlet … Continue reading

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Rural America

Rural Americaby Michael DoyleDespite the beauty of the scenery,There are challenges in this community.There is more here than the movies showAnd the truth is there’s more to know. There’s a harsh struggle in the economy.Jobs are scarce and the people … Continue reading

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I’ve Come To Understand

I’ve Come To Understandby Michael DoyleEntombed in my shame,I was lost in my blame.I was afraid to show my face,Until I learned of God’s grace.I thought I knew my place,Hiding in the darkness.I was afraid to show my face,Mine was … Continue reading

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Quenching the Fires of Los Angeles

Quenching the Fires of Los Angelesby Michael DoyleI saw a wise old hippy on the stageSinging about clouds as she turned the pageStaring out with love at the approach of deathShe sang her heart to her last breathIt seemed like … Continue reading

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