All Lives Matter

Blessed are those
who love God, the
God of love and
mercy

Blessed are those
who follow one God,
who leads with 
compassion showing
mercy

Cursed are those 
who follow the Prince
of darkness, who fell
from Heaven dragged 
down by the weight 
Lesser Ego -- 

He who shows no Mercy
will be shown no Mercy

A Terrorist is the
Son of the Devil
a Harlot of Evil 

All Lives Matter

Even the whores
of the press, the whores
of politics, and those
building mansions

profiting from war

let those who hear
with ears yet open
pause and listen to
the tender heart of 
wisdom

while those darkened.
Shut off souls, will know
the Fires of Purification

So written
in the annals of 
bloody history
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Rodrigues Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 9:22 AM
Congratulations on POTD! All lives matter and do matter to God! God bless!
DiMino Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 12:24 PM
It has to matter to God! We are all made of God substance, though impossible to see the likeness with many of us. Blessings my friend.
Maverick Avatar
November 4, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Really worthy summing up Joe.!
DiMino Avatar
November 5, 2023 at 6:32 AM
Hi Joe; thank you my friend. Have a beautiful weekend. We pray together for peace.
Buehler Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 4:26 PM
Congratulations on your richly deserved POTD honor, my friend. A wonderful poem!
DiMino Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 11:48 AM
Thank you, Evelyn; blessings my friend.
Baker Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Powerful and truthful poetry, Joe. Thanks for sharing a needed message in the world we live in, my friend. Congratulations on your POTD! Enjoy your special day of recognition. Bill
DiMino Avatar
November 1, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Thank for the support, Bill; Christ be with you. Blessings.
Goldsmith Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 1:29 PM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading it again. Yes, Let us pray for peace together. Have a blessed day writing away....................
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 2:15 PM
Thank you so much! Blessings my friend. Yes, prayer is indeed powerful.
Doll Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 10:34 AM
Joe, yes, evil is roaming the world. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 10:55 AM
A mess...thank you, Warren. Blessings my friend.
Parker Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 10:05 AM
Jesus came to save...you don't have to be. POTD expressing a provocative (and enlightened) position. Good to see it on PS. Congrats. :o)
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 10:54 AM
They don't have to be...one's own choice -- very true! Wise comment.
La France Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 8:02 AM
Joe, a wonderful write and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor.
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 9:22 AM
A wonderful honor!! Made my day. Blessings my friend!
Lane Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:59 AM
I congratulate you for stating your beliefs in a non-combative manner, Joe and for your lines having been chosen as poem of the day.
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 8:01 AM
Thank you, Lin; blessings my friend. Have a beautiful day!
May Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:49 AM
Congrats on POTD, Powerful write
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Thank you, Joseph. Blessings my friend.
Anaya Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations on POTD! "Blessed are those who follow one God, who leads with compassion showing mercy" an yet we are here, in 2023. Man uses God for power & greed. All due to scriptures of ancient that give bad men power to kill, and torture, and make Revelation come true. Are you sure you don't mean Jesus, the Messiah?
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:08 AM
Very surprised and honored with this POTD. Anaya, you have my permission to name for me. Blessings my friend.
Allison Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:00 AM
Powerfully penned Joe many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:08 AM
Thank you, Jan. Have blessed day!
Bowring Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 6:54 AM
Many congratulations on POTD Joe with this very well written, thoughtful poem. Very powerful with a profound message. Enjoy your celebratory day. Peaceful blessings to you :):)
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:09 AM
Thank you, Christina; have a perfectly beautiful day. Blessings!
Pandit Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 5:06 AM
BIG congrats on POTD, Joe. Enjoy your day today.
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Thank you, Vijay; blessings my friend.
Kitchin Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 4:06 AM
Joe, a powerful poem, congratulations on POTD!
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:11 AM
Thank you, Tania; we right whatever is laid on our hearts. Blessings my friend. Have a great day!
Andresen Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 2:52 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Joe :) -A poem for humanity in our "cold" world - Great written - hugs
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:12 AM
Hopefully sanity will return, and hearts will warm to love. Blessings my friend.
Kavanagh  Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 2:49 AM
All lives matter Joe, but only to some countries and people, Hamas are a direct extension of the Misogynistic Islamic republic of Iran, it’s not only Israel they hate but the whole free world, and are willing to sacrifice every poor Palestinian in Gaza to further their twisted aims, little men with big guns hide behind women, children, and hospital beds, but of course (the deluded) refuse to see the bigger picture, anyway this is not a religious view just one based on pragmatism, congratulations on POTD, cheers David
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:13 AM
Thank you, David; wise and illuminating comments. Blessings my friend
Kaufman Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 2:48 AM
Congratulations Joe on this timely POTD..I could feel the angst in this write. The "eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth" was in the Old Testament I believe, not in the new. I realize we must stand up for our allies and all wars are horrific but there are so many innocents being caught in the crossfire on both sides. Heartbreaking all the way around.
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:16 AM
I agree, Nancy -- we pray for peace together.
M  Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 2:39 AM
Congratulations Joe on POTD….all lives matter equally nothing more nothing less!! Debx
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:19 AM
Concise truth!! Thank you, Deb.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 1:46 AM
Man is both love and evil. Unfortunately, we are more prone to want evil. God can forgive but up to a point. Congratulations on your POTD. Blessings.
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Sometimes he sends a bolt of lightning. Thank you, Victor. Blessings my friend.
Jones Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 12:48 AM
Congratulations on winning potd!
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:25 AM
Thank you, Karen; blessings my friend!!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Well said!
DiMino Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 7:26 AM
Thank you, Kim. Blessings to you and your loved ones. Have beautiful day.
Pandit Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 5:12 AM
Mindful insights into the blessed and the cursed. A profound message you convey my friend: let those who hear with ears yet open pause and listen to the tender heart of wisdom. Enlightened words, Joe.
DiMino Avatar
October 30, 2023 at 6:53 AM
Thank you, Vijay; many people think that, people who have aligned with evil are consciously aware -- most are not. Mystics, on the invisible, work with fallen spirits, trying to help awaken them, comfort and make ready for salvation -- until then, the deceived are not a pretty atmosphere. Makes Halloween, by comparison, seem a tender nursery rhyme. Blessings my friend. Thank you for the support.
Goldsmith Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 1:14 PM
I enjoyed reading your write. The world has always been filled with love/evil, today is no different. Until man has only love there will be no peace. Heaven awaits with love/peace. Have a wonderful day.......
DiMino Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 1:31 PM
For sure...an age old story of man's/woman's inhumanity. Let us pray for peace together. Blessings.
One Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 11:45 AM
All lives to matter Joe, but it seems that is not the case... one side will always think they are right.. people seem to see the action but not the reason behind it.. they used to call Nelson Mandela a terrorist once.. but it seems only one group seems to be labelled as terrorists these days, when so many cause terror.. politics is evil, as are the men who cause such wars.. media is bias, as are those who never report on conflicts in places like Africa - they do not care.. i wonder why..
Jones Avatar
October 31, 2023 at 12:47 AM
A great point Silent One!
DiMino Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 4:53 PM
This is not just Hamas. China, Russia and Iran are involved. If freedom loving individuals do not stand together, in the not so distant future we will all stand, sit, and lie down where tyrants tell us. You will write the poetry you are told to, or not have a poetic voice at all. That is the sad reality facing the world.
One Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 4:28 PM
Newsman is described as a right wing reporter...but I've never seen or heard of it... l am.not sure everything being reported is true... and I'm no supporter of hamas.. not sure 8000 people dying will all be hamas..mainly civilians.. but like you say we all have our views and opinions and I hate politics.. stick to being poetic friends..it is more peaceful..
One Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 4:28 PM
Newsmax
DiMino Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 4:23 PM
For some reason I had it in my mind that you were in Canada. What's the bid deal?--Regardless, I only meant that I do not know what news nations outside of the US are seeing. I only know what I have been seeing on Newsmax and gather from conversations with people I respect. I have found Newsmax to be the most reliable out of all the news outlets in the US -- Hamas are putting children in front of the bombs -- What should Israel do? Allow Hamas to destroy their nation. Bomb them off the face of the earth? Palestinians were offered a two state solution which was rejected. The vast majority do not seem to want peace. If they want peace, they need to fight Hamas for it. Join with Israel. Look, you are entitled to your opinion which is not the same as mine. Let's remain poet friends. Blessings.
One Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 4:02 PM
I don't live in Canada...I agree with Hamas as being savages...But I see a lot of babies dying in Gaza..How can you escape when there is no where to go? I think a lot of lies are reported also..I don't trust the media.. like I said its the innocent people I feel for... And I don't think this conflict is as black and white as reported in some media..all I want is peace for those who do not eat to be part of this conflict
DiMino Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 1:49 PM
I hear you, Si; is it not possible, in your mind, that one party could be right?... And the other, wrong? I don't know what news reaches Canada, elderly raped and murdered, infants being hacked apart with blades. Members of Hamas are savages. Israel is doing everything it can to get the innocent out of Harms way...while Hamas are using civilians as human shields.
One Avatar
October 29, 2023 at 11:46 AM
I just feel for the innocent people dying.. breaks my heart.. innocent in all faiths and backgrounds...
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