Tag Archives: Test

The Gentleness In Us

Posted on November 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on Philippians 4:5: The Gentleness In Us by Michael Romani The Wizard announced his greatness Dorothy responded with her meekness Not a cowering bit of quiver But with the strength to make evil shiver This thing we … Continue reading →

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Lessons From A Ring of Power

Posted on November 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Talking Tolkien can teach one a lot and not just about alliteration… Lessons From A Ring of Power by Michael Romani It seemed wise like a wizard might say That one doesn’t just walk into Mordor Then again it might … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems, Uncategorized | Tagged Ask, Best Things, Certain, Company of Friends, Extraordinary, Life, Lost, Love, Mankind, Moment, Mordor, Ordinary, Pay Forward, Peace, Peace of Mind, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Prayer, Probability, Riches, Ring, Task, Test, Tolkien, Wizard, Work | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: A Person’s Character Is Shown Best In What They Do When No One Is Watching

Posted on October 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” – John Wooden

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Alone, Character, Does, John Wooden, Test, Thought For the Day, Truth, Watching | Leave a comment

Queen of Soul

Posted on September 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

I would like to propose that we declare the day on which Aretha Franklin passed, International Respect For Woman Day. Anyone else agree? Queen of Soul by Michael Romani The time has come to be called home The lady has … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Aretha Franklin, Authority, Business, Dignity, Empowerment, Gift, Magic, Meaning, Neglect, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Priceless, Propers, Queen, Redding, Respect, Righteous, Sock It To Me, Soul, Test, Women | Leave a comment

Her Legacy

Posted on August 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Last Sunday was a day of recognition and honor for women on an international level. When you think about it and all that women have done for us in all of their roles, shouldn’t every day be one? Her Legacy … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Challenges, Choices, Dignity, Doors, Dream, Fire, Freedom, Happiness, Her, Keys, Legacy, Melody, Passage, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Shackle, Space, Survive, Tension, Test, Treasure, Truth, Voices, Woman | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Like Every Good Teacher, God Is Quiet During Our Tests

Posted on August 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“When you are going through something hard and wonder where God is, remember the teacher is always quiet during a test.” – Anonymous

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Bible, God, Hard Times, Individual, Open Book, Silent, Teacher, Test, Thought For the Day, Wonder, You | Leave a comment

Tropical Escape

Posted on June 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

A look at the modern world’s return toward tiki culture: Tropical Escape by Michael Romani A masquerade of loosened ties Relaxes into forgetting the rat race The escapism of tropical alibis Whispers acceptable excuses for feeling out of place A … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Chronic Stress, Counterpoint, Escape, Escapism, Existential Threat, Islands, Masquerade, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Polynesian, Simplify, Smugglers, Tales of the South Pacific, Test, Tiki, Trader Vic, Tropical, Tropical Drink | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Forest

Posted on May 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Life is a journey with twisted turns and not a test Still there are lessons to learn by walking its forest Life is not a race but growth that forms slowly The best of which happens almost incrementally In hoping … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Daily Prompt, Distrubance, Forest, Foundation, Friend, Growth, Incremental, Journey, Lessons, Mend, Test, Travel, Truth, Wordpress, Wounds | Leave a comment

Traces of Life’s Wind

Posted on March 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Traces of Life’s Wind by Michael Romani In my imitation I find my mediocrity In my originality I find the divinity Or, at least a spark That brings me to rest Touching the sublime When I am put to test … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged Creative, Divinity, Eyes, Imitation, Laughter, Love, Mediocrity, Paradox, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Reconcilation, Spark, Sublime, Tears, Test, Traces of Life's Wind, Viritue, Wisdom | Leave a comment

WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Dim

Posted on February 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Seems there is a lot of darkness all around Everywhere I look it overrides and surrounds Some say that the future is looking a little dim I listen and then I offer up my prayers to Him Still I cannot … Continue reading →

Posted in Photographs & Memories | Tagged Calling, Daily Prompt, Darkness, Dim, Dreaming, Falling, Friend, God, Meaning, Mend, Once Upon A Time, Prayer, Surround, Test, Time, Wordpress, Yesterday | Leave a comment