Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

F N

Truth, a 5 letter word
should have more emphasis
than the 4 letter words
now having gained favor
in our language – children
use them freely, example
set by parents.  F this and
F that...F n good grade son,
daughter.  Don’t be late
for F n school.  Listen to
what the F n priest says,
He knows F n Best.  God
only has 3...fearing soon
another acceptable 4th -- 
I know, F this preachy write, 
just more of the F n worthless
Same!  I can see the next
new bible translation: Paul 
accidentally spilled
the sacrament wine, and 
Christ was F n irate....

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sara Etgen-Baker September 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM a unique write--couldn't help but like it. Joseph P. DiMino September 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM I know...a sad truth. Continued dumbing down of our children through language. Thank you, Sara. Have a great day of worship.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 4, 2026 at 12:38 AM - These F-words are used here in Norway too (in English) ... I'm not sure if the youngest children know what they mean... but they learn from their parents - hugs Joseph P. DiMino September 4, 2026 at 4:30 AM Language is a reflection of who we are on the inside. If one speaks vulgar.... Thank you, Lisa; not an American Product I am proud of.

Gershon Wolf September 3, 2026 at 8:48 PM btw, 'Irate' is what you get when you cross Iran and Iraq. An oldie, but a goodie... Joseph P. DiMino September 4, 2026 at 4:35 AM Been a thorns in soul of mankind long enough -- a battle overdue. Will never be a safe, content world as long as there are Communists and Religious Fanatics.

Andrea Dietrich September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM I know what you mean. That F-ing word is used way too F-ing much! Seriously. My hubbie will have one of his action movies playing, and it bugs me so much to hear that word. But maybe God is even more sick of hearing his sacred names used constantly. I started using OMG one in a while but even that is an offense. I love the humor at the end of this poem. Imagine the 2044 translation of the Bible with the F word. Could they very well do that to cater to the youth? I like this very much Joseph P. DiMino September 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM Would not be f-ing surprised. Thank you, Andrea. Blessings my friend. Movies are unreal, every third word, F this and F that. The 3rd F bomb and just shut them off.