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Easter

Fear of damnation
may keep some
on the path of Straight
And Narrow...but only love
leads to Father’s door and
welcome -- 

the convict forced to obey 
rules of confinement, spirit’s
attempt at Heart’s realignment

earth is a humane  
prison – isolated, in a galaxy
of limitless, greater fascinating
mystery -- truth~ our behavior
manifests as distance --  

we have confined
ourselves in immeasurable ways; 

Divine Connection why Christ
preached Love (above all
else) – saw death as salvation,

Evil, as surface preservation

and Eternal Life of health and Joy 
(Son Relationship)

only after the Soul’s 

Transfiguring Resurrection!

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Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/21/2025 6:13:00 AM - A lovely Easter poem, Joe :) - Hope your Easter has been nice :) - hugs Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/21/2025 6:40:00 AM Yes, very nice, Anne; Ila and I were home together yet on earth, which is blessing in itself -- with several calls from family and friends touching base. We are all on in years now, the extended group of relationships dwindling down. A few neighbors dropped in, to whom Ila let each choose an angel-craft she makes, angels all over our home -- no one can accuse us of not at least trying. Hoping your Easter was also filled with family and love. Blessing my friend.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/21/2025 2:07:00 AM God is pure love and expects us to glorify Him everyday. Great poetry. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/21/2025 6:49:00 AM Absolutely! And when we Glorify God, we ourselves shine a little brighter, embody a healthier sense of existence. Imitation of Christ, perhaps impossible in the purest sense, but worth a heck of a try. Nothing to loose but unnecessary weight. Don't know about you, but I have sunk enough to not even try walking on water at my age:)

Valsa George Date: 4/20/2025 5:55:00 AM This is great poetry and profound thoughts, dear Joe. Are we staying closer to God for fear of damnation or out of real love for Him. This is the question we have to ask ourselves. Eternal life of health and joy is possible only through a father- son relationship. Wish you all blessings of the day of Resurrection of Christ. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/20/2025 6:04:00 AM Have a very, beautiful Easter Valsa; we rise and shine through Christ. Love is the answer to All. 4 letters that carry so much potential Joy, heartache and confusion. Man's ego can turn the best wine into bland water. Just keeping us animate.

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 4/20/2025 1:54:00 AM He lit the path for us, but will we walk it until the end of our lives ? that is the question Joe, your poetry is all heart, and faith, thanks for the words of wisdom. :) Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/20/2025 5:53:00 AM Probably not perfectly direct, we all have a little sway and swagger of ego -- God may be far less severe than folks believe -- He does not cause the tragedies in the world. All our own willful doing, not realizing the spiritual force of the spoken word and willful-thought leading to metal/physical/spiritual disharmony. Joe Dimino Date: 4/20/2025 5:46:00 AM I could give you many bible passages to this effect: The King James Version passage "Know ye not that ye are gods?" is found in John 10:34 and Psalm 82:6. In John 10:34, Jesus is referencing Psalm 82:6, where God addresses earthly judges as "gods" due to their role in executing divine justice. This passage is used by Jesus to counter his accusers who are calling him blasphemous. He is arguing that if the scriptures refer to human judges as "gods", then it's not blasphemy for him to claim to be the Son of God." -- there is a reason why this world is still a mess 2 thousand years after Christ's death and resurrection (He could be waiting on our spiritual ripening for His return)...time we take dominion of selves in His Name...and rise -- does not mean kill ourselves. It means transform our lesser nature into His Divine/brother image.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/19/2025 7:57:00 PM A beautiful look at the deeper meaning of life and redemption. Wonderful poem at this time of the year. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/20/2025 5:58:00 AM Thank you so much, Andrea; all just my opinion. No expert degree from a bible college. I could be entirely wrong and misguided. Have a blessed Easter my friend.

Susan Ashley Date: 4/19/2025 8:55:00 AM Dear Joe, I adore your Easter poem that reflects upon "the fear of damnation" to "keep some on the path of straight and narrow" as opposed to "the soul's transfiguring resurrection". Forced compliance is not the same as spiritual surrender and rebirth when one finds their connection with the Divine that comes from Love. I was especially struck by "earth is a humane prison" - simply wow! Happy Easter and warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/19/2025 11:05:00 AM You made my day...have a very blessed Easter, Susan. Happy Easter to you and your love ones!

Joe Maverick Date: 4/19/2025 7:50:00 AM Well articulated Joe Dimino.' Love is the only Unshakable command...I E commandment.' We must accept the Holy Spirits guidance.' All Blessings this passover brother may all be blessed who are under your roof.' Amen.! Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/19/2025 11:07:00 AM And blessings to you also, brother Joe; and blessings to all of your loved ones on this glorious day of Resurrection. Christ did it in the physical, so we need only do such transformation in the spirit. His suffering was profound.

Ink Empress Date: 4/19/2025 7:40:00 AM “earth is a humane prison – isolated, in a galaxy of limitless, greater fascinating mystery -- truth~ our behavior manifests as distance -- “ couldnt have said it any better! How deep and profound this is dear joe! Hope you are having a good time with family for easter. Do you celebrate? Its always fun, seeing some easter activities here where im at, we so some egg hunting at resorts, kids love that! Your words as always flow so seamlessly! Pleasure reading your poem! Sending you light always Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 4/19/2025 11:15:00 AM Hi Empress; you are too kind. Yes, I do celebrate Easter; Ila and I have a private service in our home. Easier at our age. And yes, even if one is a non believer, or believes a bit differently as my wife and I, it is always a joy to see traditional egg hunts, and glorious big eared rabbits of chocolate. No one knows the truth. Even the word of God, Bible, has countless different interpretations of the same text. Everyone has a preferred expert, not realizing that different interpretation is the profound beauty of The Living Word~ the Living Word reaching out to us as individuals. Developing a pure ear for Christ is my goal in life. Blessings my friend.