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Double Edge of the Sword

The pen not so mighty perhaps as men choose swords -- words not so powerful enough, as men restrict their dialogues to: Ready! Aim! Fire!~ and mourning... Global warming...tectonic plates… asteroids from a-far, hold no candle to man’s temperament~ when war-fully lit… temples and churches they fill God only in their chanting….

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/18/2023 7:57:00 PM

Philosophy is just pouring from your pen lately -- and all of it leaves room to roam in fields of contemplation. Thanks, Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2023 9:08:00 PM

I know...my wife often says I am full of it:) -- my works are just door openers...teasers for the reader to expand upon. Sometimes there is no other choice but to fight, as with Israel, having to protect its right to peacefully exist -- but no sane, loving person, is ever fond of such hideous conflict.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/17/2023 4:01:00 PM

a powerful and poignant poem, Joe. Indeed the world is on fire right now. You've captured the fire of it all so well. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2023 7:00:00 AM

We pray together for quick resolve. Blessings my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/17/2023 1:22:00 PM

Temples and churches quiver at the sights best get on our knees and start praying fervently these days Joe, it is so needed during these cold war days

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2023 7:01:00 AM

Thank you, Vie; indeed, we need join in the power of prayer.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/17/2023 12:37:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. True, no winners in war... Have a blessed/wonderful~~day/weekend............

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2023 7:02:00 AM

God wins if it ultimately brings us closer to true self...and Him. Blessings my friend.

Tom Woody

Date: 11/17/2023 7:19:00 AM

So true Joe, and with a history thousands of years in the making. I am neutral to all politics. My only allegiance is to the kingdom of God, and to the One who will soon make all wars cease... Forever

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/17/2023 7:29:00 AM

Hi Tom. Thank you, we couldn't agree more. Only two winners in war, if one can call it that -- both heaven and hell increase their populations.