Tag Archives: Silence

Certain Kind of Magic

Posted on January 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Certain Kind of Magic by Michael Romani Love is a certain kind of magic Often cruel and sometimes tragic Yet, we would give everything For one more minute to sing To sing its praises on high Though, other times we … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Cruel, Dreams, Harmony, Magic, Melody, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Praises, Silence, Sing, Tomorrow, Tragic | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Entertain

Posted on January 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Do you remember? Do you recall? The time at the grasshopper’s ball It was worth a chirp to entertain But, to think of it as more was just in vain Winters are perfect for the coldhearted With a pervasive silence … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Cold as Ice, Coldhearted, Daily Prompt, Entertain, Explanation, Meaningless, Silence, Wordpress | Leave a comment

#MeToo

Posted on January 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

#MeToo by Michael Romani It sometimes seems That the broken dreams Belong to the wealthy And maybe that’s unhealthy As in causes like #MeToo These privileges won’t do Won’t do; shouldn’t do Mustn’t do; you agree… don’t you? #MeToo needs … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged #MeToo, Broken Dreams, Choices, Family, Justice, Light, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Protection, Redemption, Sexual Treason, Silence, Society, Spoken, Truth, Voices | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Use the Talents That You Have

Posted on November 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Use the talents you possess, for the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except the best.” – Henry van Dyke, poet (10 Nov 1852-1933) Everybody has something to contribute. None should be silent. Speak up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Created, Henry van Dyke, Purpose, Silence, Sing, Talent, Unique, Vibrance | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Rest In Peace, Biloxi Jake (d. 9/6/2017)

Posted on September 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“No matter how close we are to another person, few human relationships are as free from strife, disagreement, and frustration as is the relationship you have with a good dog. Few human beings give of themselves to another as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Biloxi Jake, Cruelty, Dog, Family, Farewell, Gone, How Do I Ever Forgive This?, Schipperke, Silence, Sorrow, Thought For the Day | Leave a comment

Broken Hearted Sonnet

Posted on August 18, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Broken Hearted Sonnet by Michael Romani Hearts are such fickle things Not bound by words or even rings Too often secrets unknown Bring ruin to affections shown I could have loved you, perhaps, forever Loving you with no end; never … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized | Tagged Affections, Broken Hearted, Fickle, Hearts, Love, Poem, Poetry, Promises, Ruin, Secrets, Silence, Sonnet, True, Unspoken, Untrue | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Music Is the Silence

Posted on July 12, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Music is the silence between the notes.” – Claude Debussy

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Thought For the Day: Music Says What Cannot Be Said But Must Be Expressed

Posted on June 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” Victor Hugo, From Hugo’s Work William Shakespeare (1864), Part 1, Book II, Chapter IV

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