Tag Archives: Soul

The Rock

Posted on November 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A poem of gratitude #19: The Rock by Michael Romani Steadfast in the rock that is my messiah Sadly, I still fall victim to my worse desires Like Peter, I know that I would have lied If I falsely stated, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: In Admiring Nature, My Soul Expands In the Worship of the Creator

Posted on November 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.” – Mahatma Gandhi

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The Healing Acceptance of Self

Posted on November 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A poem of humility and gratitude # 12: The Healing Acceptance of Self by Michael Romani With gratitude, I accept myself No longer looking for answers from a shelf But, seeking instead to find peace from within Behind that wall … Continue reading →

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Memories In An Elephant’s Trunk

Posted on November 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A poem of gratitude #11: Memories In An Elephant’s Trunk by Michael Romani With gratitude I share my words While overhead there are flying birds Puzzling along these thoughts contemporary Wondering how much is too temporary Unlike elephants who read … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Valor Is Stability of Courage and the Soul

Posted on November 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.” – Michel de Montaigne

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From the Canyon’s Heart

Posted on November 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A poem of gratitude #7. This one is from a sense of gratitude toward the music that came to life from the Laurel Canyon scene. I think that though I leaned toward progressive hard rock in my music, my lyrical … Continue reading →

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Moved By Authenticity

Posted on November 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

In this season of gratitude and humility, it is our prayer that we all be moved more by humility than ego and more toward love, away from hate. Moved by Authenticity by Michael Romani In that container of love we … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Bedlam

Posted on October 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Halloween Poem #30 (the blog got messed up yesterday and I had to get it fixed by WordPress help – special thank you to the nice person who helped me!!) Ghosts of Bedlam by Michael Romani Sometimes staying the course … Continue reading →

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The Unflinching Eye

Posted on October 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Halloween Poem #29: The Unflinching Eye by Michael Romani We drink a toast among us Because it is what’s done and simply because To the unflinching eye of the intellectual soul It is most gratifying to have death under our … Continue reading →

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Season of Fear

Posted on October 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Halloween Poem #26: Season of Fear by Michael Romani Queue the creepy music For the just the right vibe Dare to step inside And then you decide As an indulgent prattle With wicked stories told Bones shake and start to … Continue reading →

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