Art And Loving

Tendency is, to apportion 
Love:

like slices of iced sweet
at a party

braying festive, 2 playful swipes 
at a swinging, loaded donkey

(not the husband this time)

toffee for the dear loyal mate -- 

allotment of love, for precious children;

for all our Prayer-family, appealed
a canopy of blessed shade, like that 
bible gourd,

cat and dog needing, also,
some petting reward – no special
reason...just because -- 

to the poet, as with painter,
superseding costume body of flesh, 
art is voice-echo and representative
image

one's deeper beating sentient part

ventricle tools, the writing pad, the brush...

more poignant the words,
broader the expansive, lyrical stroke:
ruled paper or mystifying canvas~ the soul,
       a bottomless well from which to
                                     creatively 
                                        draw
fluid destinies

for controlled dabbing

abundant dashing-splashing

spirit-inspired

awesomely appealing
          
saturating pour --
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Williams Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Hi Joe,the imagery in your poem is both playful and profound, moving effortlessly from the lighthearted (the swinging donkey and toffee for a mate) to the deeply poetic (love as a "bottomless well" from which to draw fluid destinies). The final lines, with their cascading rhythm and rich language, evoke the creative outpouring of the soul, making this piece both a celebration of love and a meditation on artistry. A truly heartfelt and evocative work! hugs
DiMino Avatar
March 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Thank you, Maria; for taking the time for an in-depth read and analysis of the work. Every new poem is a journey and meditation for the writer. So pleased you found favor with this one. Have a beautiful writing day my friend. Blessings.
Wolf Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The 'abundant dashing-splashing' reminds of a moment in 1971. I was at NYC's Guggenheim Art Museum. Some hippie had just splashed a bucket of paint on a large canvas. A few minutes later, he sold it for $1.25 million. That was 1971, remember. Ars longa, vita brevis.
DiMino Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Was his name Pollock! Like beauty, in the eyes of the beholder as well. Thank you, Gershon. Indeed, too short.
Maverick Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
May more pour be your portion Joe Dimino.' Let Let all those who seve the Lord in whatever Field recieve.' Great blessing in your lines.'
DiMino Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Thank you very much for continued support, Joe; it means a lot to me. Blessings.
George Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Both artists and poets exult in their creativity! They rule over paper or on canvas. There is a bottomless well within them from which they draw inspiration. With a style unique, you stay apart, dear Joe.
DiMino Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Thank you, Valsa; I keep trying to better express myself -- nice to see positive results. Blessings my friend.
Rose  Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
your poem is saturated with very good lines Joe, the tapestry of your life exposed through poetic perfection, always a fan of you and your poems dear friend :)
DiMino Avatar
March 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
You made my day! Thank you, Vie.
DiMino Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Thank you, Vie; happy birthday my friend!!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
cat and dog needing, also, some petting reward…(the playful and humorous - braying festive, 2 playful swipes at a swinging, loaded donkey (not the husband this time)…love the last lines…Nice, Joe!
DiMino Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Thank you, Kim; a fun write.
Goldsmith Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I enjoyed reading your creative "Art And Loving" write. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a fun weekend as you write away...............
DiMino Avatar
March 7, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Thank you, Paula; and you also have a beautiful writing day. Blessings!
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