Doing

We do things we love Do things we hate -- One, for affection: and the other, for fiend necessity, like~ executions and wars… Maybe better, not to confound the two – maybe better, more and less we do?!

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Valsa George

Date: 8/3/2025 5:57:00 AM

We often do things we love and also things we do not love, but are made to do out of necessity. Then instead of enjoying, we get fatigued. We don't have much choice any way. We have to do things whether we like them or not. You are always deep, dear friend.

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/3/2025 7:07:00 AM

Hi Valsa; I guess, it is like Andrea said: it is what it is. We do our best. Have a blessed weekend my friend. Thank you for commenting.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/2/2025 9:58:00 AM

I mainly do things for fun. I don't often like the things done out of necessity. but it is what it is . Nice one

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/2/2025 11:09:00 AM

I hear you, Andrea; I try also. Of course, retired I have options to do, those fun things I could not do when I was younger. But I have not forgotten. Many do not have a choice: those in the military, law enforcement, who deal with horrible things every day -- to insure mine and your safety -- the safety of their own spouses and children, etc.. Most of my life, I have been forced to do things for duty, obligation, and not necessarily, what I wanted to do, or where I would have rather been. As you say~ it is what it is....

Bill Baker

Date: 8/1/2025 5:42:00 PM

Thought-provoking poetry, my friend. Let each of us from the heart, do that we are led to do. If the intent is for the good of ourselves, others, or all of humanity, it will be a good thing we each do. Blessings my dear friend, Bill

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/1/2025 6:00:00 PM

Very true, Bill; sage advice. Could not be said better. Blessings. Have a great weekend!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/1/2025 4:02:00 PM

appreciate the contrast you've offered and the thought provoking last line. Well done! enjoy your evening, Sara

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/1/2025 4:46:00 PM

Hi Sara; thank you so much. Have a blessed evening!

Rowena Velasco

Date: 8/1/2025 2:06:00 PM

Such a powerful reflection, Joe. The contrast you draw between love-driven actions and those done out of grim necessity really hits home. That last line lingers—"more and less we do"—a quiet, profound thought.

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/1/2025 4:50:00 PM

Most of us do the same type things...but, perhaps for slightly different reasons. So, is it the things or reasons that count? Maybe, we should throw a few less stones, and start repairing more dwellings, starting with our roofs and the stale echos from our own walls? As the saying goes: If not for the grace of God, there go I. Thank you, Rowena. Blessings my friend.