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A Warrior Mentality

A warrior mentality
so to speak – 

donning our armor
of daily fashion;

tinted shades closing
off soul-windows,
concealing from 
prying eyes of inquisitive
nakedness – 

we clothe
fearing being disrobed

truth, such privates far deeper 
than skin

Gucci, and likes, the first
line of Metropolitan Defense….

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Ink Empress

April 28, 2025 at 4:10 AM

Dear Joe What a deep and profound poem this is, for me this depicts how so many are now chasing and engrossed in materialistic glimmer and all that gold that is temporary happiness to hide their innermost truth and light, " gucci and likes" so true, so many find pleasure in those superficial things, likes on social media and brands such as gucci to feed the void! Brilliant poem! Pleasure reading your poem! Sending you light today and always

Joseph P. DiMino

April 29, 2025 at 5:34 AM

Thank you, Empress; so pleased you could relate positively to this work. Just as I see some things in life. Blessings my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

April 28, 2025 at 2:57 AM

- Our private armor... (what is hidden behind the facade) - Great written, Joe :) - hugs

Joseph P. DiMino

April 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM

Not advocating that everyone walk around naked...but maybe we should work on the inner a bit more. Who knows? Just a poem.

Joe Maverick

April 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM

All on the surface appears well Joe Dimino.. Fast run he sewers, so there is never a smell' Well I though i'd rhyme my response at least.? I dont know if i read it in sync with your inspiration? Its 5 am here as I make reply.' To tired last Night. ' God bless!

Joseph P. DiMino

May 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Hi Joe; sorry I missed this. I had read your comment, and thought I had replied. Blessings my friend. Rest is important. The rhyme is good.

Michael Tor

April 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Joe such a great message my friend, worthy of a favorite. God Bless your words my friend. Favorite...

Joseph P. DiMino

April 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Wow! Thank you, Michael. You made my day. Blessings!

Gershon Wolf

April 27, 2025 at 12:43 PM

Armed, walled off, and all infirmities well-hidden. ~ O. Ver Armour

Joseph P. DiMino

April 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Honesty has always been -- usually:) -- the best policy. Thank you, Gershon.

Paula Goldsmith

April 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful/creative "A Warrior Mentality" write. Much of today's clothes can not be called fashion. I think the wonderful world of fashion has died. I see jeans at weddings or shorts with a tee top at funerals. Really??? Have a wonderful Sunday writing away.........

Joseph P. DiMino

April 27, 2025 at 3:16 PM

One word, a lack of "Class". One can be phony, and one can simply feel good, and want that good to be exemplified by clean, well coordinated, occasion appropriate outward appearance clearly projected. Thank you, Paula.

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