Tag Archives: Walk

Short Form Poetry: In Your Name

Posted on September 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

From the short form poetry workshop last night. It is a form called anaphora. These are the notes from the first notecard explaining the concept: “Anaphora is a poetic technique. From the Free Dictionary The first definition for anaphora is … Continue reading →

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To Find Happiness

Posted on August 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

I think maybe a bit dour… To Find Happiness by Michael Romani I have been fighting to survive From the day I was born Struggling just to stay alive To find happiness and not be forlorn I have walked each … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I’d Rather See A Sermon Than To Hear One Any Day

Posted on August 20, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.” – Edgar Guest, poet (20 Aug 1881-1959)

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Hurts To Be Human

Posted on August 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Another lousy day misspent… but hey.. a poem.. Hurts To Be Human by Michael Romani It hurts to be human It’s human to feel hurt Capturing this in the moment Filled with grief and torment The annals of our history … Continue reading →

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Listening To God

Posted on August 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

There are times I come to find that I wish I had listened more deeply and with much thought before acting instead of always being caught in reacting. It seems a lesson that I continually learn. The mistakes made have … Continue reading →

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Walking Talk of Talking Walk

Posted on July 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Some say that a nice walk is the best time and way to observe, think and observe. I see the point of this. For me, it use to be to go on a nice 10-15 mile run. Those days … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Saying…

Posted on July 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

A little something that I just felt onto paper before putting here. I’m Not Saying… I’m not saying That I need you But, what if I did And wasn’t playing About always being true It’s something I can’t keep hid … Continue reading →

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In Moments of Our Prayers

Posted on July 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Our Father is always there, present to answer our prayers consistent with the greater good. In Moments of Our Prayers by Michael Romani Taking myself a walk with God for awhile Finding in each step another reason to smile … Continue reading →

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To Know Us By Our Love

Posted on June 16, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Based in part on 1 John 3:11-18: To Know Us By Our Love by Michael Romani Our defining character needs to be love To share that blessing we get from above In every moment that we speak our talk Love … Continue reading →

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Nick of Time

Posted on June 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing in my promise to my oldest daughter, this is a poetic retelling of The Twilight Zone, Season 2, Episode 7): Nick of Time by Michael Romani Traveling somewhere without exact precision On the outskirts of the twilight dimension Where … Continue reading →

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