Tag Archives: Wake Up

Rumors Had It

Posted on December 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Rumors Had Itby Michael DoyleAfter my day filled with too much birthday celebration,I am looking back with joyous contemplation.Rumors had it that I would die 13 years ago.Here on my 63rd birthday, it only goes to show.That like a rock … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Once You Wake Up and Smell the Coffee, It’s Hard To Go Back To Sleep

Posted on September 30, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Once you wake up and smell the coffee, it’s hard to go back to sleep.” – Fran Drescher

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Thought For the Day: If We Were To Wake Up Some Morning and Find That Everyone Was the Same Race, Creed, and Color, We Would Find Some Other Cause For Prejudice By Noon

Posted on August 20, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“If we were to wake up some morning and find that everyone was the same race, creed, and color, we would find some other cause for prejudice by noon.” – George D. Aiken, US senator (20 Aug 1892-1984)

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For Our Living Cares

Posted on July 21, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

For Our Living Caresby Michael DoylePrayer is not even in the least bitTo be prayed like the hypocritesTo preach or to pray; it’s easier to sayWhat it is to put your beliefs in playIt’s not the facade but in keeping … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: If We Were To Wake Up Some Morning and Find That Everyone Was The Same Race, Creed, and Color, We Would Find Some Other Cause For Prejudice By Noon

Posted on August 20, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged Color, Creed, Find, George D. Aiken, Morning, Noon, Other Cause, Prejudice, Race, Same, Thought For the Day, Wake Up | Leave a comment

Stormfront Awakening

Posted on April 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

Stormfront Awakeningby Michael DoyleLooking around with any sense of credibilityIt would be the rare bird that had the abilityTo credibly claim with any sense of the plausibleThat politically awakening was something avoidableAll around the stormfront threatens from all sidesThe turning … Continue reading →

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Dangers Lurk In the Seams

Posted on October 16, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Dangers Lurk In the Seamsby Michael DoyleIn the hidden crevices of your dreamsThere are dangers lurking in the seamsThree, four, better lock up that doorThe boogie man is coming back for moreFive, six, he has a bag of tricksWhere evil … Continue reading →

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With You As My Dream

Posted on January 22, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

With You As My Dreamby Michael DoyleOnce upon a time, there was a dreamAnd she shared her dreams with meTold me I was her king if she was my queenSeemed about right, my walking fantasyLike a fairy tale told in … Continue reading →

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With You On This Day’s Journey

Posted on September 28, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

With You On This Day’s Journeyby Michael DoyleIf I were to allow myself to dreamAnd then to make it real as it seemsIt would be this dream of me and youWith all the beauty you bring and doTo live a … Continue reading →

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When Tomorrow Comes Your Day

Posted on September 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

When Tomorrow Comes Your Dayby Michael DoyleWrapped up in the depths of your soulAs we talk along our evening’s strollI see my heroes inside your heartEasily seeing what sets you apartYour words as you touch me deepWhisper you are who … Continue reading →

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