Tag Archives: Understood

When I Walk Faithfully

When I Walk Faithfullyby Michael DoyleLooking out on my left behind,I’ll never change my mind.I am not mistaken,And my faith will never be shaken.My God has been good to me.So, I give my best faithfully.He has helped me change my … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Principles: It Will Be Of Little Avail To the People That the Laws Are Made By Me of Their Own Choice If the Laws Be So Voluminous That They Cannot Be Read, Or So Incoherent That They Cannot Be Understood

“It will be of little avail to the people that the laws are made by men of their own choice if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood.” – … Continue reading

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Under One Star

Under One Starby Michael DoyleDamn that cancel culture,Believing it has a right to nurtureHatred toward the founders of this land.I don’t think they really understand.We need to bring hope to tomorrow.It’s time to move past the sorrow.We need to remember … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Reverence For Hurts Felt

A Reverence For Hurts Feltby Michael DoyleIt’s never easy on the children. Is it?Perfection is not really a standard. Is it?There is so much to be worked out,Between the fears, the tears, and the doubts.It’s too bad about the power … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

In the Complexity of This World

In the Complexity of This Worldby Michael DoyleAnger and other toxic emotionsCan linger with all their commotion.All of these feelings are indwelling,And are in our control. God willing.We grow up as boys in the hood,But the hope is that we … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Community Thrived

Community Thrived by Michael DoyleA new day awaits the exploring soul.It decides where and when to go.Learning things as it openly dreams,All its world bursting at the seams.Becoming brave, it becomes itself,Either through life or books on the shelf.From this … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Closing Eyes To the Blind Side

Closing Eyes To the Blind Sideby Michael DoyleIn this world, there’s a gathering darkness.Love has been put aside and replaced with harshness.Each side proclaims hate that they cannot hide,And each side demands that we pick our side.I think I’ve thought … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s A Wonderful Wonder

It’s A Wonderful Wonderby Michael DoyleThe works at God’s handsAre a wonder to understand.I worship all that the Lord has made,And my love for this will never fade.It’s a wonderful wonderFilled with love and grace.There is no unforgiven blunder,Just an … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Wounded Bluntness

Wounded Bluntnessby Michael DoyleIt seems cliché, by revealing,When we talk about our covert feelings,That even writers aren’t sure what’s good.It’s well enough hoping to be understood.The personal is what others find compelling.Otherwise, just what is it that you’re revealing?That is, … Continue reading

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

Posted in Poetry and Poems | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment