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….
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Wolf Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:57 PM
Philosophy is just pouring from your pen lately -- and all of it leaves room to roam in fields of contemplation. Thanks, Joe.
DiMino Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 9:08 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.
Rose  Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 1:22 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
DiMino Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:01 AM
Thank you, Vie; indeed, we need join in the power of prayer.
Goldsmith Avatar
November 17, 2023 at 12:37 PM
I enjoyed reading this wonderful write. True, no winners in war... Have a blessed/wonderful~~day/weekend............
DiMino Avatar
November 18, 2023 at 7:02 AM
God wins if it ultimately brings us closer to true self...and Him. Blessings my friend.
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