Cabbage And Beans

Far be it
from me to lecture
others on best methods
for success -- myself no paradigm.

In my defense, though,
many of us are hardest
on ourselves, less critical
and gracefully lenient when 
it comes to others -- 

But with self,
constantly aware of every
pimple, even those well
hidden – I often wonder
why so many of us bother
to even own mirrors?
(reflections so subjective)

Too self conscious!~  Like,
who cares what I eat for
breakfast!?  Unless it were
cabbage and beans….
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Maverick Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Well this sort of blows me away Joe Dimino Today.. At least the brussels youv'e left out.' So no tidal waves to worry about.' I won't have To return to OZ or be swamped in old blighty I must say I also..Feel re-lieved and more Than just slightly.'
DiMino Avatar
August 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yea, brussels and broccoli does it to me as well. And a good beer. Great combination!
Baker Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Excellent poetry, Joe. Nice touch of humor at the end, my friend. I also had a great idea for an invention because I read your poem today ... wouldn't it be neat to invent a mirror that could reflect to image of the spirit within each of us. Bill
DiMino Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Wouldn't that be neat! I want stock in that one. Till then we have to settle for, the human voice singing praise...and poetry!! Thank you, Bill. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Touching and humorous! How true: I often wonder why so many of us bother to even own mirrors? (reflections so subjective)!
DiMino Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In my case, my wife is either seriously visually impaired...or just doesn't care, sees something else. What? Is beyond me. Thank you, Kim.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
the ending was hilarious. I tend to be silently overly critical of myself...now that I'm older, though, I don't look at my flaws the way I once did...they're really just 'beauty marks.' Clever, Joe! Loved it, enjoy your evening, Sara
DiMino Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hi Sara; thank you. So pleased this one gave you a chuckle -- what the heck! Blessings.
Rose  Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
and even if it were cabbage and beans, aside from the odor lol, it would be ok, as long as you toot in your own home of course and not in church or in subways lol
DiMino Avatar
August 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
like that old saying, Vie; man who toots in church, sits in own pew. Lol. Thank you, my friend. Blessings.
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