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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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/16/2024 7:41:00 PM

Talk about a headache:) Thank you, Gershon -- have a great evening my friend.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/16/2024 5:09:00 PM

powerful and engaging words, especially the last verse! We all search for balance and understanding of free will...lots to think about in your poem. Have a great evening, Sara

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/16/2024 7:45:00 PM

Hi Sara; thank for reading and taking time to comment. Free Will is probably the most misunderstood concept of the metaphysical all. To truly have it, one would not only have to be able to make Free Will choices, but, in fact, be able to make the choices one chooses from. In other words, Will using thought to create physical reality. I think we can and do.

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..

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.