Tag Archives: Speak

Hard In the Stumble

Posted on May 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Hard In the Stumbleby Michael DoyleIt seems we are all morally inarticulate.It was nothing that I thought to anticipate.I’m holding on to constellations that won’t speak,No matter how much stardust begins to leak.American depression has become today’s obsession.Drugs, alcohol, and … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Wildlife and Its Habitat Cannot Speak, So We Must and We Will

Posted on April 22, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The wildlife and its habitat cannot speak, so we must and we will.” – Theodore Roosevelt

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Losing Light

Posted on April 8, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Losing Lightby Michael DoyleIn modern life’s twistWhere nothing is missedWe earn by the momentFelt in every tormentExposing our inner soulTo continuously extolThat which wins the moneyFalse tears seem funnyReborn into a hard day’s nightIt’s the hurt exposed to lightWhen forced … Continue reading →

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Always Faithful

Posted on March 18, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Always Faithfulby Michael DoyleWith a joyful soundI offer praise for what’s been foundLifting the name for sweet freedomGiven by the kingdomDeep in my spiritI know I can hear itIn all of my daysI was born to praiseHappy in the relationshipI’m … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Let Us Tenderly and Kindly Cherish Therefore, the Means of Knowledge. Let Us Dare To Read, Think, Speak, and Write

Posted on March 11, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Let us tenderly and kindly cherish therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write .” – John Adams, The Works of John Adams: Second President of the United States

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A Call For the Nation’s Unity

Posted on January 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Call For the Nation’s Unityby Michael DoyleFor God’s good satisfactionPrayers must be followed by the right actionsThis is true in our way of governmentEspecially if we are seeking after our improvementWe know we care for our familyWe must, therefore, … Continue reading →

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If You Should Let Go

Posted on January 16, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

If You Should Let Goby Michael DoyleBelieveJust believeA little bit longerHold OnJust hold onA little bit strongerTo that love in your soulWhen your passion gives up controlEven when you feel down and outThis is the only thing you can’t doubtYou … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: One Ought Every Day At Least, To Hear A Little Song, Read A Good Poem, See A Fine Picture, and, If It Were Possible, To Speak A Few Reasonable Words

Posted on December 31, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“One ought every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe: Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship

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Thought For the Day: Speak Your Mind. Even If You’re A Minority of One, The Truth Is Still the Truth

Posted on November 7, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you’re right and you know it, speak … Continue reading →

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When I Search My Heart

Posted on November 6, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

When I Search My Heartby Michael DoyleStanding atop the mountain peakI find the peace needed to speakWalking with my Lord, I find healingRevealed in this peaceful feelingI stand watching the sun riseSeeding the beauty of God before my eyesSetting aside … Continue reading →

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