Tag Archives: Trust

The Ecology of Hitchhiking

The Ecology of Hitchhikingby Michael DoyleWhen you think of it in terms of ecology,Hitchhiking has very little to do with the economy.From my own experience, it’s about relationshipsPerhaps even sometimes about brinksmanship.The people that are met on the open roadAre … Continue reading

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Weight To Words

Weight To Wordsby Michael DoyleIn these, the end of daysI think of a million waysWe needed to attach weight to wordsAnd all of the misdeeds occurredLife’s constant motion gets the best of meWhen I think of all that might yet … Continue reading

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Honored In My Praise

Honored In My Praiseby Michael DoyleFrom now until my deathI’ll praise God to my last breathWhether doubtful or in confidenceI’ll put my faith in providenceKnowing that God stays in controlHis is the hold on my soulThere is nothing to hideAs … Continue reading

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Best Friends Without Words

Best Friends Without Wordsby Michael DoyleWithout words, because they mustOur furry friends show their trustIn small subtle signs of deep meaningAs they attach to their human beingsWith the unrestrained touch of their pawsWe feel and hear as their love callsHolding … Continue reading

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That I Might Be of Service

That I Might Be of Serviceby Michael DoyleJesus is the holy and sacred nameOf the one who took away my shamePowerful enough to break every chainRefreshing my life like the pouring rainEvery day begins on my kneesTalking to God who … Continue reading

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So Begins Hope

So Begins Hopeby Michael DoyleSo begins hope for a golden ageWe stand as we turn our pageVowing in integrity to quench our thirstStep by step, we’ll make America firstAs exceptional as America’s past successTruth in challenges is sought in testsAs … Continue reading

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Inauguration (January 20, 2025)

Inauguration (January 20, 2025)by Michael DoyleWatching the proceedings of the inaugurationI joined in my nation’s celebrationA nation led by a vision of principled humilityOne of the rights of the free, filled with majestyIn the stillness bestowed by God, we valiantly … Continue reading

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Fires Framing Truth

Fires Framing Truthby Michael DoyleHow can you serve the peopleWhen you’re feeding them lies?How can you mislead a motherAnd look her straight in the eyes?You think a dismissive smileIs all you need to wearAs you issue your political denialDon’t you … Continue reading

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Bring On the New Year

Bring On the New Yearby Michael DoyleAs my daughters and I take our moment to reconnectThe newsman sings his warnings about a polar vortexWe don’t care because we are warm and safe insideIn our cozy corners, where each of us … Continue reading

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The One Who Won’t Go Away

The One Who Won’t Go Awayby Michael DoyleIn the air is a feeling of anticipationAs we joyfully prepare our contributionChristmas is coming as if we’re dreamingSoul shine fills us as if it’s beamingGod is with us as we happily prepare … Continue reading

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