Tag Archives: Thankful

Something Somehow Selfish Worn

Posted on June 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 Cor.10:31: Something Somehow Selfish Worn by Michael Doyle There is something selfish in loving the Lord Because He loves us and we’re looking forward To that fellowship we feel here and up above And know … Continue reading →

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Reconciled In My Forgiveness

Posted on May 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 2 Cor 5:17-21 : Reconciled In My Forgiveness by Michael Doyle Stepping off the heavenly throne For the sake of humanity’s own We are bought and covered in our sin Thankful that we are saved again … Continue reading →

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Simple Saturday

Posted on April 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Day 17 of Na/GloPoWriMo 2020 invites us to poetically examine the simple pleasures that make up the Saturdays of our souls. Simple Saturday by Michael Doyle Simply Saturday Could be no other way But over coffee or tea To share … Continue reading →

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Leaped To Conclusions

Posted on February 29, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

February 29, 2020. This day shall live in my personal history as a day like no other. Leaped To Conclusions by Michael Romani Today is a day unlike any other day So many changes have blown my way Today is … Continue reading →

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Always Thankful

Posted on November 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A poem of gratitude #27: Always Thankful by Michael Romani You pour another drink Taking time to think Seems we all pay our dues Too often singing the blues Dark side, downside Talking about wounded pride Staring at the shadow … Continue reading →

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Natural Collaboration of Lights

Posted on November 26, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Okay.. so it’s a stretch. But, since I’m always grateful for art and artistic endeavors, this will be my poem of gratitude #26: Natural Collaboration of Lights by Michael Romani Water falls Like the passage of time The angle calls … Continue reading →

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Thankful For That Yellow Brick Road

Posted on November 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A poem of gratitude # 23 for the songs of my life that feel deeply in my heart: Thankful For That Yellow Brick Road by Michael Romani A pre-winter’s chill is felt to the bone As I sit here thinking … Continue reading →

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Gratitude For the Real Love

Posted on November 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

This poem of gratitude #22 is based on thoughts on the obsession on Instagram and elsewhere to have people like your image or what you say or what you do without any genuine connection. And.. the converse beauty of those … Continue reading →

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Thankful In Collaboration

Posted on November 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Thinking on art and design, a poem of gratitude for its immersive collaboration. A poem in gratitude #21: Thankful In Collaboration by Michael Romani Designs of light In abstraction Just might Be created in collaboration Subtle changes Create the color … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The More You Practice Thankfulness, the More You Have To Be Thankful For

Posted on November 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“A basic law: the more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for.” – Norman Vincent Peale

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