A World All My Own

Some say I live 
in a world unpractical, 
see all from my own--
as if, any of us ever
truly exit the sanctuary 
of self--

We cling to defenses…
periodically stirring 
the mortar, pointing 
the bricks, strengthening 
the walls of safety as
well as enclosure--

As are the temples 
of our Gods, each with 
his own pagans of choice…
more representative
of personal image than that
of a common Deity--

I reiterate, love cannot
share the same space
as fear—leaving only
conditional tolerance….

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 6/2/2020 1:47:00 AM
" love cannot share the same space as fear—" - true enough; and this is the perfect time to remember and embrace this concept.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 6/3/2020 9:26:00 AM
Caren, you really made my day. Thank you so much for taking the time to read so many of my works. You have a perfectly beautiful day, writing, painting, or just praying for the world. Prayers matter! As you well know. There is power in such supplication.
Date: 5/17/2020 10:34:00 AM
We should free to be who we want to be... Love is not fear.. you are right ..
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Joe Dimino
Date: 5/18/2020 12:36:00 PM
Thank you, Si; I appreciate your support. Blessings my friend!
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