Tag Archives: Times

First Principles: Nothing Could Be More Ill-Judged Than That Intolerant Spirit, Which Has, At All Times, Characterized Political Parties

Posted on March 29, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Ambition, avarice, personal animosity, party opposition, and many other motives, not more laudable than these, are apt to operate as well upon those who support as upon those who oppose the right side of a question. Were there not even … Continue reading →

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Making Moments Memories

Posted on January 19, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Making Moments Memoriesby Michael DoyleIt’s the momentsNot selfies that we needIn these times that aren’t contentBut from these, we can be freedLike mental orgasmsCrept up on with enthusiasmNot the dull day of egoThat add up to practically zeroOne photo after … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The General Principles On Which the Fathers Achieved Independence Were the General Principles of Christianity

Posted on December 27, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The general principles on which the fathers achieved independence were the general principles of Christianity. I will avow that I then believed, and now believe, that those general principles of Christianity are as eternal and immutable as the existence and … Continue reading →

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Thrown Away

Posted on September 24, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

word prompt is Away Thrown Awayby Michael Doyle Times like these are seasonableWhen life itself feels unreasonableWhat I had wanted to be for the betterSomehow fell apart when together Now it seems taking life day by dayAlone with the feelings … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Dustbin of History Is Littered With Remains of Those Countries That Relied On Diplomacy To Secure Their Freedom

Posted on September 7, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The dustbin of history is littered with remains of those countries that relied on diplomacy to secure their freedom. We must never forget … in the final analysis … that it is our military, industrial and economic strength that offers … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Troubled

Posted on September 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Do Not Be Troubledby Michael DoyleDo not be troubled by the struggleOr the times we falter and we bungleDifficulties have come and they will goSuch is the path of life’s ebb and floUnsettled fates make for troubled heartsThe sense of … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Times Have Change. But the Basic Premise of the Constitution Hasn’t Changed. It’s Still Our Blueprint For Freedom

Posted on May 13, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Times Have Changed. But the Basic Premise of the Constitution Hasn’t Changed. It’s Still Our Blueprint For Freedom” – Ronald Reagan

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Na/GloPoWriMo #22: As A Sign of the Times

Posted on April 22, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo #22: As A Sign of the Timesby Michael DoyleAs a sign of the timesThe last book I readWas read onlinePoetry told no longer rhymesNor does it impart lesson or deedYet, as an art, they call this fineAs a sign … Continue reading →

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Na/GloPoWriMo #13: Yesterday’s Tomorrow’s News

Posted on April 14, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo #13: Yesterday’s Tomorrow’s News by Michael DoyleSitting watching the evening news hourWatching the sun go down as night devoursI fell asleep to the bleat of the LED displayDisrupting a poem meant written yesterdayHaving missed my embossed invitationI make up … Continue reading →

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Na/GloPoWriMo #11: Letters From Father To Daughter

Posted on April 11, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Na/GloPoWriMo #11: Letters From Father To Daughterby Michael DoyleDearest Daughter,I didn’t know I would be a fatherWhen I took the chances that I didAnd I’ve always tried to keep it hidI see your eyes of confusionBetween truth and illusionAnd, yes, … Continue reading →

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