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Bestest Friend
I was watching a bit heralding the advent of computers and all that has happened in so short a time. It’s true and it’s fascinating. But how long do you think it took me to think of the flipside? … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged AI, Anyone, App, Architectural, Artificial Intelligence, Assembly Language, Best Friend, Choose, Circles, Click and Drag, Comic Book, Computer, Confess, Danger, Decision, Demis, Design, Determination, Discern, Domain, End, Execution, Gamer, Google, Hard, Imagination, Intention, Laugh, Left Behind, Little, Machine, Mankind, Mess, Mind, Mine, Minutes, More, One, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Presentation, Quantification, Refuse, Resilience, Self-Gratification, Temptation, Trust, Virtual, Virtual Lag, Web, Will, Your, Zero
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The Rock
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
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Angst, Blame, Blasphemy, Broken, Chill, Confidence, Deny, Depth, Desire, Destination, Doubt, Fade, Faith, Garden of Gethsemane, Grace, Gratitude, Hesitation, Kingdom, Lie, Lord, Men, Messiah, Moment, Moon, Obedience, Olive, Peter, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Pride, Rock, Sacrifcice, Self, Shadow, Shame, Sin, Soul, Steadfast, Stray, Strength, Suffice, Temptation, Weak, Wholeness, Wisdom
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Blue Print of the Grand Design
Based in part on the Book of Ephesians: Blue Print of the Grand Design by Michael Romani Taking on the armor of God as my protection Withstanding the Devil’s darkest intentions Wearing a helmet of my undeserved salvation Bearing the … Continue reading
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Tagged Armor, Best, Better Man, Blue Print, Book of Ephesians, Complex, Devil, Faith, Give, God, Grand Design, Helmet, Hope, Ideal, Intention, Live, Model, Page, Path, Peace, Persist, Photograph, Plan, Poem, Poetry, Protect, Resist, Salvation, Sketch, Spirit, Sword, Temptation, Word of God
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At the Foot of the Cross
1 Peter 4:1-2 At the Foot of the Cross by Michael Romani All who desire and strive to live A Godly life will face persecution It’s in this life that all will give The Bible speaks this with elocution Throwing … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessing, Chip, Chisel, Cross, Fall, Foot, Godly Life, Light, North Star, Persecution, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Shaped, Strive, Temptation, The Bible, Trouble, True, Two Edged Sword, Walking Wounded
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Wrapped In A Revealing Shroud
Based on Matthew 28:20: Wrapped In A Revealing Shroud by Michael Romani Thanking God for my salvation For providing my destination Every moment spent in inspiration Walking forward in His direction Teaching all that is to be observed He gives more … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessing, Divine, Gratitude, Holy, Holy Spirit, Humanity, Hymn, In-Dwelling, Lord, Parable, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Praxis, Salvation, Service, Shroud, Temptation, Tomb
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Daily Prompt – Criticism
There are places in this world where pessimism Is more than the flip side of joyful optimism And where harsh words of vehement criticism Erases every positive element of humanism When we look down these dark alleys of pallor We … Continue reading
Posted in Photographs & Memories
Tagged America, Criticism, Daily Prompt, Dark Alleys, Element, Escape, Humanisim, Oppression, Optimism, Pallor, Pessimism, Samaritan, Sneer, Temptation, Tremble, World
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Not Conformed, But, Transformed
Based in part on Romans 12:2: Not Conformed, But, Transformed by Michael Romani In thankfulness, we live our prayer With gratitude for God being there Laying our burdens down to rest We live our love to the very best Keeping a … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry and Poems
Tagged Conform, Devotional, Focus, God, Gratitude, Jesus, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer, Redemption, Temptation, the Word, Transform, Walk of Love, Walking
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Temptation Frustration
Based On Matthew 4:3-4 Temptation Frustration by Michael Romani It’s all of the persuasion That mighty temptation Oh, the frustration Of falling for that deception The price invested When we are bested By the glitter of lies Such convincing alibis … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Contemplation, Frustration, Glitter, Matthew, New Testament, Poem, Poetry, Pray, Preach, Pride, Self Reflection, Teach, Temptation
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Paradise Lost – John Milton
John Milton was a 17th Century English poet. He is considered one of greatest of the English poets ever. His major work is said to be Paradise Lost. It is an epic poem written in blank verse and consists depending on … Continue reading
