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….
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Rodgers Avatar
April 17, 2024 at 8:36 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
DiMino Avatar
April 18, 2024 at 9:45 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.
Andresen Avatar
April 17, 2024 at 6:08 AM
- You are the captain of your own life, Joe :) - Great written :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
April 17, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Yep! In my household I always have the last words~ Yes dear:)) Hugs Anne.
Pandit Avatar
April 17, 2024 at 5:42 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.
DiMino Avatar
April 17, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Thank you, Vijay; your positive comments and heartfelt encouragement is greatly appreciated. Blessings.
Buhagiar Avatar
April 17, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Much controversy over free will. Are we free to do wrong? A deep poem.
DiMino Avatar
April 17, 2024 at 4:45 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.
Greenhough Avatar
April 16, 2024 at 9:44 PM
This is another of your poems with a surprise at the end. I enjoy reading.
DiMino Avatar
April 17, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Hi Hilda; thank you so much for the support and encouragement. Have a great day my friend!
Wolf Avatar
April 16, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Good luck with the continued juggling, Joe. Gotta prevent the whole structure collapsing in on you, you know!
DiMino Avatar
April 16, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Talk about a headache:) Thank you, Gershon -- have a great evening my friend.
One Avatar
April 16, 2024 at 11:52 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..
DiMino Avatar
April 16, 2024 at 8:07 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.
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