Tag Archives: Truth

Normatives Shown

Normatives Shownby Michael DoyleAddressing bits of truth,In this age of managed publicity,Has since my youthBeen a matter of building a legacy.Thinking on one’s feetOn the slip of a slippery slope,Helps a man escape self-deceit,Even as he hangs from his last … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Never Be Afraid To Raise Your Voice For Honesty and Truth and Compassion Against Injustice and Lying and Greed…It Would Change the Earth

“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world…would do this, it would change the earth.“ – William Faulkner

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Laughing At Life

Laughing At Lifeby Michael DoyleHere I am, sitting on the floor.I’m lost in numbers, collating the score.I’m not saying that I need it easy.But wish for once it would even up to please me.We’re laughing at all of life’s dramady,But … Continue reading

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In the Daze of My Youth

In the Daze of My Youthby Michael DoyleI found myself recently taking a pause,Reliving the music that brought applause.You see, in the daze of my youth,Led Zeppelin and the like were my truth.Whatever it was, the critics said,They seemed a … Continue reading

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First Principles: Truth Never Envelops Itself In Mystery, and the Mystery In Which It Is At Any Time Enveloped Is the Work of Its Antagonist, and Never Itself

“Truth never envelops itself in mystery, and the mystery in which it is at any time enveloped is the work of its antagonist, and never of itself.” – Thomas Paine

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Fullness of Love

Fullness of Loveby Michael DoyleIn a fullness of love,Given to us from God above.We are given our freedomAs we live in His kingdom.At the sound of His name,We are lifted from all shame.His Love removes the stain,And we are declared … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Without Free Speech, There Is No Such Thing As Truth. The Moment You Silence Opposing Voices, You Destroy the Foundation of Democracy

“Without free speech, there is no such thing as truth. The moment you silence opposing voices, you destroy the foundation of democracy.” – Charlie Kirk While opposed to our Constitutional Republic being referred to as “democracy”, give a listen to … Continue reading

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Turning Points of Resolution

Turning Points of Resolutionby Michael DoyleWithout having so much as a college degree,Charlie offered the ideals of American philosophy.Bringing truth to the street of clever error,It’s more than 7 years of bad luck from this broken mirror.Touching hearts and guiding … Continue reading

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The World Changes (Waiting On You)

The World Changes (Waiting On You)by Michael DoyleThere’s no doubt about it,Whether we whisper or shout it.It’s always so good to be home,Even when we’re there alone.You share your love among fans and friends,Quietly or loudly until the music ends.You … Continue reading

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Death Revealed Truths

Death Revealed Truthsby Michael DoyleWe don’t get more real than with death.The feeling of this stays until the last breath.If you’re not prepared to succumb and die,We need to focus on the how and the why.If you’re not ready for … Continue reading

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