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Double Minded

No coincidence 
that I have at the least
two of most everything
for navigation

generally favoring
one side over another

though mostly straddling
the lines between – the tight
I walk...life’s many journeys
of balance -- 

Balance, is Free Will on shaky
display – what man does to avoid
both the Devil and God

small, under developed 
hands, attempting to juggle
infinite worlds and stars….

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Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 4/17/2024 8:36:00 AM Dear Joe, Your verses, for me, evoke the dichotomy inherent in the human experience, where duality and balance intertwine. I loved that amidst the tightrope walk of life, we navigate between opposing forces, seeking equilibrium. Yet, in our quest for balance, we grapple with the weight of free will and the complexities of existence. Your words are filled with the struggle of reconciling opposing truths, a testament to the intricacies of the human psyche. - Blessings, Daniel Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/18/2024 9:45:00 AM I hear ya, Daniel. A helpful analysis. The problem for me is, balance is like, tasteless food, luke warm or luke cold coffee. Watered down booze, flat beer, shallow kisses, controlled love making, etc -- I am not growing old gracefully, missing my riotous youth. Probably one reason why I write poetry, keeping my memories fertile and concurrent. I am certain that I go too hard for my age, but I want to perish like Cyrano -- Blessings my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/17/2024 6:08:00 AM - You are the captain of your own life, Joe :) - Great written :) - hugs Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/17/2024 7:46:00 PM Yep! In my household I always have the last words~ Yes dear:)) Hugs Anne.

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/17/2024 5:42:00 AM Much depth you convey in these lines, my friend: --small, under developed hands, attempting to juggle infinite worlds and stars….balance we seek, but struggle to make it. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/17/2024 7:17:00 AM Thank you, Vijay; your positive comments and heartfelt encouragement is greatly appreciated. Blessings.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/17/2024 2:31:00 AM Much controversy over free will. Are we free to do wrong? A deep poem. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/17/2024 4:45:00 AM We are free to do right, and we are free to do wrong -- and Law is free to treat us accordingly. Choose free always. Thank you, Victor.

Hilda Greenhough Date: 4/16/2024 9:44:00 PM This is another of your poems with a surprise at the end. I enjoy reading. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/17/2024 4:52:00 AM Hi Hilda; thank you so much for the support and encouragement. Have a great day my friend!

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/16/2024 6:04:00 PM Good luck with the continued juggling, Joe. Gotta prevent the whole structure collapsing in on you, you know! Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/16/2024 7:41:00 PM Talk about a headache:) Thank you, Gershon -- have a great evening my friend.

Silent One Date: 4/16/2024 11:52:00 AM Your poem offers a reflective exploration of the universal quest for balance amidst the turbulence of existence, highlighting the inherent tension between free will and external forces.. Hope all is well my friend.. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/16/2024 8:07:00 PM Hi Si; thank you for such a perceptive and thoughtful comment. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Balance to me is a recipe for mediocrity. Anything exceptional comes from insane, unwavering focus.