Heads Up

I saw a jet, jet ‘cross the sky

silvered high, captivating my 
eye: 

Surely no meteor could show 
natural better, icing the sky
leaving lick-able tails of frosty
air glitter -- 

The jet made circles

a lariat rhinestone cowboy

or sparkly pinwheel in the hands of
dancing child – surely some future
astronaut, making
novelty of atomic flash and fire – 

celestial lollipops

two scoop cones of sprinkled faceted
stars….
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Date: 6/19/2025 2:04:00 AM
It's so darn hot these days, a celestial lollipop will lift me to heaven. Great metaphors.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/19/2025 2:25:00 AM
Hi Victor; its that time of year here also. The wife and I often kid, living here in such a hot climate, that if we do not make it to heaven, at least the heat we will be use to. Thank you, my friend.
Date: 6/18/2025 4:48:00 AM
This is the height of your imagination, dear Joe. I like the expression 'celestial lollipops'! Indeed a visual delight!
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/18/2025 5:03:00 PM
Thank you, Valsa; you made my day. Have a great writing day!
Date: 6/17/2025 12:43:00 PM
this is really cute and so imaginative, Joe.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/18/2025 4:09:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea; have a great day!
Date: 6/17/2025 12:07:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Heads Up" write. You have seen UFO'ssss??? That would make for a great write. Have a fun day writing away..........
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/18/2025 4:14:00 AM
Hi Paula; what I saw were military type jets chasing a bright dot over Phoenix in the sky. Very high up. Just before sunset. Beats me what it was all about? Strange. Nothing in the news papers next day.
Date: 6/17/2025 10:30:00 AM
A sky-light delight..Well done Joe Dimino.'
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/18/2025 4:15:00 AM
Thank you, Joe; have a wonderful day!
Date: 6/17/2025 10:24:00 AM
I love where you went with this poem! Delightful, Joe!
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/18/2025 4:17:00 AM
Just having a little fun with imagery. So pleased it seems to have worked out. Thank you. Blessings.
Date: 6/17/2025 5:18:00 AM
- "Phoenix 114 yesterday. Thursday 117" ???) - Sounds like you saw something rare and beautiful, Joe :) - hugs
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/17/2025 7:29:00 AM
Hi Anne; couple eggs in a skillet, hold them out the window for 3 minutes...and breakfast is ready. I really do love it. Use to love to hike the desert. Plenty of pools in Phoenix.
Date: 6/17/2025 4:59:00 AM
your eyes seem to catch the beauty very well here, unique and refreshing, also very observant. :)
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/17/2025 7:35:00 AM
Hi Vie; coming home from work, just before dusk, a couple of jets were chasing a UFO -- quite a spectacle. Every time they would get close the bright dot with make a sharp turn, avoiding them. Finally, it just got tired of the game apparently, and left them with a flash of acceleration.
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