Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Decaffeinated Men

There was a time when freedom
was found outside the dictionary,
in the hearts and minds of men;
we wrote our songs, sang and
danced, proud masters of well-tuned 
instruments and pen – how I long 
for those days for men to be free 
again: regain their balls, before 
freedom falls, to the feminine within – 

good to be soft and cuddly...but not when 
wars to be fought; good to have a gentle
side, but testosterone men should 
never deride, for the enemies will
have their hide, make slaves
of decaffeinated warriors – not one
rebellious allowed to survive; their
women and children relegated to 
obedient consorts, surplus, roasted 
alive....

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Frances Schiavina August 17, 2021 at 8:09 AM Luminous words inspiring and well deserving POTD honor. Sincerest congratulations! You may want to read my poem: Octopus similar in intent to yours. Joseph P. DiMino August 18, 2021 at 7:41 PM Thank you, Francis; going right now to check out your poem. Blessings my friend!

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2021 at 4:08 PM Vive la difference! They did that to flight crew. It used to be Stewardess or Steward, but they forced us to change over to flight attendant. I celebrate the difference in genders. A great choice for POTD Joe. Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored. Blessings xxoo Joseph P. DiMino July 27, 2021 at 9:16 PM Hi Connie; ain't that the truth -- wouldn't have it any other way. Love the differences. Blessings my friend!

Delice Arleen Skelly July 23, 2021 at 10:21 PM When I read this title I knew there was an interesting read to follow. Well done and congratulations on your POTD...Delice Joseph P. DiMino July 24, 2021 at 6:41 AM Thank you, Delice; did not realize how many would appreciate this one. Have a great day!

Richard Lamoureux July 23, 2021 at 3:22 PM Congrats on POTD. a very interesting and well expressed piece. Joseph P. DiMino July 24, 2021 at 6:41 AM Hi Rich; thank you so much, and have a fabulous day!

Krish Radhakrishna July 23, 2021 at 2:25 PM Remarkable poem!! A richly deserved POTD!!! I enjoyed this wonderful write!!:) Joseph P. DiMino July 24, 2021 at 6:44 AM Hi Krish -- I am surprised, though I should not be, at the positive reaction to this post. It is just something, when I was a young man, that everyone understood and naturally accepted. Have a great Day!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 23, 2021 at 2:19 PM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Joe :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Joseph P. DiMino July 24, 2021 at 6:45 AM Hi Sunshine; thank you. Blessings my friend!

Ken Rone July 23, 2021 at 1:48 PM Youve stated and you have, along with me, millions in agreement. Males are programmed the away they are for a reason. To seny that is to deny science and 1.6 million years of evolution.. who would do that? Don't answer... Joseph P. DiMino July 24, 2021 at 6:57 AM It is the same in most all the animal kingdom -- this is not to suggest that women can't be great leaders and warriors (Jeanne d'Arc), but men are generally the physical heavy lifters -- nothing wrong with that. As there is nothing wrong with a woman in flowing silks, or nursing a child. We are just constructed and programed differently for specific functions. Have a great day my friend!

Panagiota Romios July 23, 2021 at 11:19 AM Prince De Mino!..,,,AkA, NOW POET OF THE DAY. PRINCE, I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. Woo- Hoo, Dude! I called this a POTD a few days ago. So I am more excited than ever and celebrate your work. I am not one who supports young boys turning TG at nine. But now they don't want children to be known as boys or girls.,,just PUPILS! What about animals? Is iT evil to refer to my cat as "she" I don't belong in California...this is man bun territory.))) Please continue waking up the WOKE. Hi to Ila! PANAGIOTA Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:06 PM Hi Pangie; did not expect this honor. Very pleased, to say the least. To propagate such a lie in young boys and girls, is a Mortal Sin -- bet you have not heard that term used in awhile -- blessings my friend. Keep speaking Truth!

Constance La France July 23, 2021 at 9:26 AM Joe, its all about the yin and yang, the feminine and masculine that dwells within each human being, sometimes one is stronger than the other, instead of having a balance. Congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY with your poem, enjoy the honor ~ friendship and harmony _Constance Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:11 PM Thank you Constance -- I agree, not to forget that even our balances, are not going to be identical. Christian Mysticism my faith, I particularly love the reference to Yin and Yang. Blessings my friend!

Christuraj Alex July 23, 2021 at 9:23 AM An amalgamation of history and reality, beautifully penned. Wonderful work. Congratulations! Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:11 PM Thank you my friend -- you made my day!

David Kavanagh July 23, 2021 at 8:30 AM I totally get what your saying Joe but I’m not so sure if men are losing their balls, I think a lot of it is internet influenced, and exaggerated, I know many blokes down the local boxing club knock the crap out of each other, and come back day after day for more, but in general because were using more machinery and tech, rather than brute force, we probably have softened up, hence my ambivalence on this subject, congratulations on a deserving potd, cheers David Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:12 PM For sure; keep in shape, at the ready. 74 years old and I still workout.

L Milton Hankins July 23, 2021 at 8:25 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Joe. Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:13 PM Thank you, my friend -- I never would have expected this. Have a beautiful day!!

Gershon Wolf July 23, 2021 at 7:34 AM 'regain their balls before freedom falls' -- Maybe this will be a candidate's rallying cry in the next presidential election... Congrats on POTD, Joe. Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:17 PM This next election is going to be a Doosy-of-a-Battle -- one for the soul of this nation. Thank you, Gershon my friend.

Kim Merryman July 23, 2021 at 6:56 AM Joe, I love your first two lines! A powerful write and message! Congrats on your POTD honor! Blessings, Kim M Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:19 PM Simple and to the point -- freedom is not complicated, but it is a monumental task to keep. Thank you, Kim.

John Lawless July 23, 2021 at 5:30 AM HEY...PS grew a set and posted your poem Joe.....things are already changing Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:21 PM In a California based organization -- there is hope yet! Thank you my friend.

Rama Balasubramanian July 23, 2021 at 4:15 AM I agree with you but must admit an unemotional husband is not easy to live with. My practical experience. Congratulations on Potd. Enjoy the honour and day. Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:22 PM Balance has always been a struggle for man. Let us pray, and work together. Blessings my friend. Thank you for the support.

Tom Cunningham July 23, 2021 at 1:47 AM All men have a feminine side but shouldn't overdo it to the point of being decaffeinated. Congrats Joe on POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom Joseph P. DiMino July 23, 2021 at 12:28 PM One can be a poet, lover, and Harley Rider all at the same time. Thank you, Tom -- I know exactly what you are saying. We do not have to be brutes, but not bleeding heart Liberals either. There must be a healthy balance, between, body, mind, and spirit.

Panagiota Romios July 22, 2021 at 9:37 AM An instant FAV from Prince de Nino. Men are removing their balls to become women as you know. I heard our embassies have TG flags. Joe WHAT IS SO WRONG ABOUT BEING STRAIGHT, EVEN MACHO? This is a POTD for me..love your honesty and not drooling over meaningless dreck! Pangie xx Joseph P. DiMino July 22, 2021 at 1:06 PM Quite a song!:) When I was a young man, "girls will be girls and boys will be boys". I did not take this to mean, girls could not be pilots and engineers, and boys could not be poets and ballet dancers -- I took this to mean, there is a difference -- men and women at times thinking very differently -- not better, not worse -- differently. Naturally, unapologetically.

John Lawless July 21, 2021 at 11:22 AM The title hooked me and the contents engendered a sad chuckle. Where do I sign up for the "WE WANT OUR BALLS BACK" rally Panagiota Romios July 22, 2021 at 9:35 AM Hi Law ANd JOE There should be a song. “I LEFT MY BALLS IN SAN FRANCISCO.” PANG. AKA PANAGIOTA Joseph P. DiMino July 21, 2021 at 11:51 AM What do you think, John? T-shirts, Bumper Stickers?...maybe we can get something going here. So far there are two of us.

Suzette Richards July 21, 2021 at 6:15 AM Yes, indeed: where had all the Men gone? Reading magazines left out by the good wife to "soften" their rough edges. I enjoyed this poem which places a common topic under the magnifying glass. Joseph P. DiMino July 21, 2021 at 6:28 AM Hi Suzette; thank you so much for commenting. I don't buy this, we are all alike, and should be: If God wanted it that way, he would not have created man, been contented with His own reflection of angels in heaven -- men and women are unique, each in his or her own way; and those differences are meant to be embraced but not necessarily adopted.