Joseph P. DiMino Poet Prose Poetry

Capable Mind and Hands

I am not a Looker-backer – 
forward projection mostly
my way; in fact, often 
choosing the path of strongest
resistance, leaning into a
Head-wind, till so far inclined
my angle, faith is all that is
left me – I am still here – 

Egotistical fools believing
that one is Lord Alone
of his or her destiny, instead of 
being all supporting players
in a drama far greater than that 
of mortal imagination...

I guess, I am back to Faith~ I mean,
wondering how each of us came into
being, seems an achievement with none
other than a miraculous answer (Oh, I know 
the Touchy-feely mechanics involved) (and 
of those Living-words, though spoken by God 
transcribed by men with far less acute hearing)
 – So, I will leave concerns of my 
After Parting, in what I see as the capable
mind and hands, those same ones, that first
thought me
worthy enough 
of creation.

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Jennifer Proxenos December 11, 2022 at 6:29 AM 'All things wise and wonderful the Lord God made them all'. I believe strongly, and as a human I obviously transgress, no one is perfect, and we should not merely expect to reach our heavenly goal but merely try our utmost to not anger God our Maker, and think of those 'capable mind and hands, those same ones, that first thought me worthy enough of creation.' HAPPY CHRISTMAS DEAR FAMILY DiMINo Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Joseph P. DiMino December 11, 2022 at 9:01 AM Wonderful comment, Jennifer! And Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your blessed loved ones. Though from Italy, my ancestors Sicilian, my DNA says 3/4's Greek. So, we have a definite affiliation.

Victor Buhagiar December 9, 2022 at 2:01 AM Life is made up of many things. All we need is to offer the good To God. Joseph P. DiMino December 9, 2022 at 7:52 AM God is the good, He has that already. We need to reflect His good, get as close to His ideals as our human forms will allow. He will see our reflection then, and liken us to Himself and His Heaven. Thank you, Victor. As rain is absorbed be a thirsty earth, God absorbs our love. He drinks in our love~ the example, for us to do the same.

Kim Rodrigues December 8, 2022 at 5:34 PM To be lord of your own destiny is foolhardy from the beginning. None of us are an island. The sum of us is made up of others that have been there through each part. And to not believe that our complexity, this world’s complexity has a creator… Very nice, Joe! Joseph P. DiMino December 8, 2022 at 5:51 PM Very well put Kim...if one want's to see the face of God, the extent of God, simply look at all of know creation, and then add all that one can imagine~ plus the infinite. Great comment. Thank you.

Speaks Volumes December 8, 2022 at 4:43 PM hmmm yes l'd say you're worthy of creation, how else would we be getting these gems of intelligent thought ? l am a believer that our creator is around to help us after we have been seen to have helped ourselves. l was told to sit back and praise Him, He will do the rest. l would not be game to put that to the test! Love your poem Joe. l agree with everything you said. Joseph P. DiMino December 8, 2022 at 5:48 PM I'm inclined to agree with you, Wendy; if God wanted my to stay in one place and only pray, I would look more like broccoli or cauliflower. God helps those who help themselves. Of course, there are those who can do nothing but stay in one place, and we both realize that...another subject to write on. Blessings my friend.

Panagiota Romios December 8, 2022 at 12:10 PM Best wishes!))) Good one, Joe. Hope things going well in AZ! Newsom is going to throw more of our tax dollars out the window, he has a very pointed head! Wonder if he sharpens it daily. Newsom, Biden, Fetterman. Three of Amerca’s top deadheads! Pangie Panagiota Romios December 8, 2022 at 1:35 PM Appreciate the update on Kari! Thank you. Judges, FBI, lawyers all stoned on power on the Socialist Sailboat. Warnock or is it Warlock!)) won but screams of voter suppression! They love to scare voters. Insanity sans humility! And I told you what would happen. You forgot? America has been sold to China. Why don’t you check out the Biden contest players? You missed it”? “Biden gave his life for this country”. WHEN? That dude rides around in the Beast with a security team. Only the military who died in war get that title. A disgusting insult to all who died in wars. Boy, this country knows jack! Soldiers have no security. They are missing limbs and eyes. Biden is minus a brain, hence he licks the shoes of XI. Tragic for us all. Pangie. End of freedom. Joseph P. DiMino December 8, 2022 at 12:59 PM I think Larry Elder said it best, money taken from people who never owned slaves, and given to people who never were slaves. Kari lake has evidence and sworn witnesses exposing great illegalities that transpired with Arizona midterms, but an Obama Judge keeps shutting her down, not even allowing her to present her case in court. This is bad stuff. If this is allowed to fly, there will never be another free election in Arizona. I hate to say I told you so, but I told you exactly what would happen before the elections. I did not even bother paying attention to the Georgia run-off.