Faith

I have never stopped
long enough
for deep regret -- 

sort of like
a career gambler

win, loose or draw
thrill really is the 
bet

like the climber
not the high
low nor~ fall

but somewhere on a ledge

a step above us all -- 

Then, there is love

That of deity and man, 

from infinite possibilities
I've yet to find

one clear plan....

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Silent One

Date: 7/15/2024 2:40:00 PM

A career gambler, interesting words.. I think we all take certain gambles in life.. Nicely done..

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/15/2024 4:29:00 PM

Hi Si; every now and then one needs to wager. As they say, nothing ventured nothing gained. Thank you my friend. Blessings.

Ink Empress

Date: 7/13/2024 5:26:00 AM

Beautifully written and expressed dear joe: faith ; a timeless journey, detached from regrets but certain, that one finds peace amidst the highs and lows of life! How profound and what a place to be: pleasure reading your heartfelt writes always: sending you light

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/13/2024 9:24:00 AM

Loving by nature, most people with time will forgive the wrong doing of others...while continuing to eat one's own heart. Guilt can be a self consuming virus. Make amends when possible...and move on. The only eternal hell for man, is the one he keeps fueling for himself.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 7/12/2024 9:15:00 PM

I sense you're brave enough to try. Good luck with all of your adventures.

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/13/2024 4:03:00 AM

Hi HIlda; a nice compliment. Thank you.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/12/2024 10:54:00 AM

I really enjoyed reading your wonderful "Faith" write. Great Ending.... A friend gave me a plate with saying on it. "Life Is Fragile. Handle With Pray" So True.... Have a great/blessed day...................

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/12/2024 11:39:00 AM

"Handle with Prayer" -- Love that! Thank you, Paula. Blessings my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/12/2024 10:33:00 AM

Great beginning and ending lines.

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/12/2024 11:38:00 AM

As I often say, I know nothing. But my sense of God's love, and ever presence with me...thus far has been unshakable. Outside Father, Son and Holy Spirit, how I directly relate, the greatness of God is unimaginable to me...my individualized consciousness is incapable, would probably explode could I hold such glory for even a blinding instant.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/12/2024 8:37:00 AM

I found a clear path forty years ago Joe. It's kept me sane and helped me maintain a solid hope for the future. Hoping you find yours too. This poem reminds me a bit of the U2 song, Still haven't found what I'm looking for

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/12/2024 8:57:00 AM

Hi Tom; I have not found a clear path...just one I worship unconditionally -- and will die loving I am certain.