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Connected

More than a handshake
a passionate kiss and 
embrace, 

we are connected in ways
even broader unseen – 

connected in our labors
and dreams…

in our joys and griefs

in our compassion
and blistering briefs~ how we petition 
our god

our forgiveness
and our sentences

we share our prisons

both the Jailer and thief

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Gershon Wolf

August 29, 2023 at 9:05 PM

The last four lines kind of sum up life in the working world, don't they! Superior insight, Joe!!

Joseph P. DiMino

August 30, 2023 at 6:16 AM

We do it all to ourselves...a difficult concept to share with others and not be misunderstood. Is God in control? -- Yes! Do we do it to ourselves, all pain and suffering? -- Yes! The most misunderstood and abused concept, is that of Free Will. It does not simply mean we have the ability to choose...but also the ability to create all that we choose, from the ground we walk on, to the sky and all of its stars with myriads of wonder. Am I saying God did not create the world in 7 days? -- No, He did? I am saying I do not believe in the Bible, and that it was authored by God? -- No, I do believe profoundly in the bible, and that they are indeed the Pure Words of God!

Silent One

August 27, 2023 at 3:23 AM

Interesting analogy and way to look at a relationship, so many will relate.. I really liked how you described it as a jailor and thief...

Joseph P. DiMino

August 27, 2023 at 6:14 AM

Hi Si; of course I realize that the jailer can go home in the evening or at least on weekends, while the prisoner must remain confined, behind bars. But what one experiences, never entirely leaves the mind, heart and soul. Very difficult to leave your work on the job. I've known good men, in law enforcement, whose wives and children had to also deal with the constant stress. I admire every man/woman who puts on a Selfless Uniform. Sacrifices for the greater good of humanity.

Valsa George

August 26, 2023 at 5:19 AM

We occupy the same space and breathe the same air. We are connected in ways more than we all know and above all as Children of God. Wiith succinct words, you evolve new worlds, Joe.

Joseph P. DiMino

August 26, 2023 at 6:16 AM

Brilliant profound comment, Valsa -- Indeed, the same space and breathe -- Lung of The Almighty is our eternal, shared respiration. Love it!

Mystic Rose Rose

August 25, 2023 at 6:30 AM

I love this I'm gonna write something to extend it with your permission Joe

Joseph P. DiMino

August 25, 2023 at 7:10 AM

Absolutely!! Make of this bud your beautiful blossom. Please do! Thank you my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

August 24, 2023 at 12:59 PM

so interesting and using the jailor and thief anology at the end. I really enjoyed this one.

Joseph P. DiMino

August 24, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Hi Andrea; still laughing from you last post. Thank was great! Blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 24, 2023 at 12:31 PM

- Love is chemistry...true love is extremely strong and endures opposition and all kinds of trials...lovely written, Joe :) . hugs

Joseph P. DiMino

August 24, 2023 at 3:08 PM

Silly people don't weather storms together as well as they use to -- too many looking to cut-an-run at least difficulty. Wise comment. Thank you, Lise.