Love First

Sometimes Truth is a bit too enlightening, eyes preferring haze over prickly points of stunning beams – when the heart in shadow, a slow peep can be preferred over a sharp glare, though the caution of the heart, can be detriment to clarity, also a survival skill taught by wilderness wandering -- Compassion is not always truthful… sometimes best a lie -- like seasons and night and day – the ice, a slower thaw -- Love first and never be wrong….

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Deb M

Date: 4/22/2024 12:07:00 PM

Belated POTD Congratulations Joe for your very meaningful poem….love first says it all! Debx

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/25/2024 7:40:00 AM

Thank you, Deb -- when expressed purely and honestly, the best place to start....

Ink Empress

Date: 4/4/2024 11:53:00 AM

Meaningful and soulfully moving write that flows in absolute eloquence, can see why this was chosen as potd. And i love how youv also written “ when the heart in shadow, a slow peep can be preferred over a sharp glare“‘powerful and so many lines in this truly stood out for me! Pleasure reading this, congratulations

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/5/2024 10:56:00 AM

That is very kind of you; thank you so much for taking time to read this poem and leave such an encouraging comment. Blessings my friend.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/4/2024 9:41:00 AM

I thoroughly enjoyed your insight and depth with this one joe. Congratulations on POTD! :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/5/2024 10:57:00 AM

Thank you, Linda; your positive support is greatly appreciated. Have a beautiful day!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 4/3/2024 8:05:00 PM

Hey, Joe: Congrats on POTD on this poem packed to the gills with points to ponder. ~ Gershon

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/4/2024 6:16:00 AM

Thank you, Gershon; your support is greatly appreciated. Blessings my friend.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 4/3/2024 5:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Dear Poet. Wise and profound - "Love first/ and never be wrong" - my favourite line!

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/4/2024 6:17:00 AM

Thank you, Malabika; have a beautiful day!!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 4/3/2024 2:48:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD, Joe. A wise and wonderful poem. Blessings.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:23:00 PM

Hi Evelyn; thank you so much. Have a great day my friend.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/3/2024 12:11:00 PM

Wise words indeed Joe, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:24:00 PM

Hi Jan; I really feel honored. Have a great day!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/3/2024 11:14:00 AM

So wonderful indeed, if you're with someone and they speak the truth with compassion and love. Congratulations Joe, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:25:00 PM

Yes! Compassion and love together are the best. Thank you, Brandy. Have a beautiful evening.

Mike Gentile

Date: 4/3/2024 10:42:00 AM

Joe, congratulations on your POTD honors! A truthful message indeed with a powerful meaning! Enjoy your day!

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:26:00 PM

Thank you, Mike; I appreciate you letting me know this one was on the mark. Blessings my friend.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/3/2024 10:42:00 AM

Congratulations. Well deserved POTD.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:26:00 PM

Thank you, Victor; have a blessed day my friend!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 4/3/2024 10:41:00 AM

Love the opening, Joe...and the rest as well. Congrats on POTD.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:27:00 PM

Thank you, Jim; a joy to write this one, flowing easily from my heart. Have a great day!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/3/2024 10:02:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD , Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:28:00 PM

Thank you, Eve. Blessings!

Bill Baker

Date: 4/3/2024 9:41:00 AM

Congratulations on your fine POTD, Joe. I thought your line, "like seasons and night and day – the ice, a slower thaw --" was brilliant. Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:35:00 PM

Thank you, Bill, for pointing that out. The quiet time between, like the tranquil rests in music, slow and deliberate transitions needed also by the body and soul, can be important for health and balance as any focused volume. Blessings my friend.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/3/2024 9:11:00 AM

What a thoughtfully written poem, Joe. Indeed, "love first." Wonderful imagery that supports your exploration of the theme. Congratulations on your POTD. It is indeed a memorable write! Easter season blessings to you!

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 3:46:00 PM

Thank you so much; a special time of year reminding us of sacrifice and love~ compassion and forgiveness. Glorious resurrection! Blessings my friend!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/3/2024 8:05:00 AM

- Congratulations on your lovely and meaningful p.o.t.d., Joe :) - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 8:06:00 AM

Thank you, Anne; have a beautiful day my friend! hugs

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/3/2024 8:00:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Love First" is a wonderful write. Enjoy your win/day with blessings..........................

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 8:03:00 AM

Thank you, Paula; have a blessed day!

Heidi Sands

Date: 4/3/2024 6:42:00 AM

Congratulations for this great POTD . Enjoy :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:27:00 AM

Wow! Such a nice surprise and honor. Thank you so much. Have a beautiful day!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/3/2024 6:34:00 AM

Congratulations on the POTD.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:28:00 AM

Thank you, Hilda; a wonderful honor. Blessings!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 4/3/2024 6:17:00 AM

Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Joe. Glad to see you in this space. Enjoy your special day, my friend.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:29:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay -- I did not expect this. Made my day!

Tom Woody

Date: 4/3/2024 5:57:00 AM

Love first... Good counsel Joe. Enjoy your day in the spotlight

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:30:00 AM

Love First is a great foundation. Thank you, Woody. Have a beautiful day!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/3/2024 4:04:00 AM

Dear Joe, your poem is a wonderful journey through the complexities of truth and compassion. Congrats on POTD! It reminds me that sometimes, love leads us through the shadows, where truths are both enlightening and daunting. I love how your words beautifully capture the essence of navigating life's uncertainties with empathy and understanding. Warmest regards. - Blessings, Daniel

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:35:00 AM

Sometimes too much narrative is made of man's truth...and far too little of divine love. God's Truth is a love story.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/3/2024 4:00:00 AM

returning to congratulate you, Joe, on your POTD designation. Delighted for you. Have a splendid day!

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:31:00 AM

Thank you, Sara; so many fine writers here, I cherish this honor. Have a great day!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/3/2024 3:23:00 AM

Joe, wise advice, congratulations on POTD.

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:43:00 AM

Thank you, Tania; have a wonderful Day. Blessings!

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/3/2024 1:41:00 AM

Love should always come first, truth at times can really hurt. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day Joe… Beryl

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:46:00 AM

Thank you, Beryl. Start with love...and the finish will have better chance for brighter outcome.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/3/2024 1:33:00 AM

hmmm ~ the truth is inconvenient and unapologetic, no doubt, yet it can be laced with compassion. Love your musings, warmest congratulations on POTD

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/3/2024 7:55:00 AM

Thank you, US -- Having witness many of man's harsh truths up close, juxtaposed to the many possible lies of tender faith -- Faith for me always wins out.