Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Deeds

What we collectively feel
Become humanity’s deeds;

Feelings are our reactions,
Predilections, preoccupation with -- 

Obsessively entertained seem~ paramount needs! 

The nurturing of good bodies

Or, piercing wars

Horrific blood-letting bleeds -- 

Deeds are the washout

Stains and cultivation's

What came after the seeds

Our generosities and greeds.

The soul of man demands

Seldom satisfied

While the spirit elevated pleads:

Enough! Mercy! Mercy!

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sara Etgen-Baker May 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM internal peace is invaluable. To be dissatisfied seems sad to me. Joseph P. DiMino May 12, 2026 at 5:04 AM If not spiritually satisfied, there is no satisfaction with life. Thank you, Sara. Have a great writing day my friend! Blessings.

Joe Maverick May 6, 2026 at 11:06 PM It is good to read such a write, may more join with the Holy Spirits Cries, Peace I call..And not one of this worlds Pattern, which is but of short span and Only in certain countrys.' If at all.? Joe Maverick May 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM True.' Joseph P. DiMino May 7, 2026 at 5:13 AM Hi Joe; thank you. We can't have peace outside if no peace inside. Peace inside doesn't stem from peace outside. Roots in the soul. Give an addict a million dollars and in short time he will be dead or broke again and yet an addict. Such peace is short lived, as those quick blossoming seeds poorly cultivated. Plant in the loving nature of Jesus. And the Father will show us abundance.

Bj Legros Kelley May 6, 2026 at 9:32 PM Very impactful! It is true, the flesh really is never satisfied, only for a while but then needs to be fed again! The spirit elevated pleads, "Enough! Mercy! Mercy!" That got me. That is what it all boils down to, I think, when that spirit is elevated, what mercy is shown in the flesh will be received in the end. Great poem! Joseph P. DiMino May 7, 2026 at 5:16 AM Very wise and inspiring words. Thank you so much, BJ, for commenting. Your encouragement is needed and greatly appreciated. Blessings.

Valsa George May 6, 2026 at 8:52 PM It is true that our soaring demands are seldom satisfied. Yet the illumined spirit in us keeps telling us... "it is enough". Great thoughts dear Joe. Joseph P. DiMino May 6, 2026 at 9:14 PM Hi Valsa; thank you. Great minds think alike. Blessings my friend.

Paula Goldsmith May 6, 2026 at 11:54 AM I enjoyed reading. Your "Deeds" is a powerful/wonderful write. "Good Luck" if for a contest... Have a wonderful day writing away.............. Joseph P. DiMino May 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM I believe it is a contest topic though I did not enter. I read a lovely poem by Valsa on the subject, liking the topic I thought I would give it a try. What the Heck. Thank you, Paula.