Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Freedom On the ballot 2024

I wish these were different times,
when I could write about pollen
and bee, when I could write about
silvery moons, and adventurous
pathways on uncharted romantic
sea -- 

But all I can write about is FREE!

I wish these were different times
when I could write of Light
and eternity -- when I could write
of my heart, of our growing brood,
the sole focus of mind, on joyfully 
interacting~ 

totally content with treasured company 
of my precious, evolving legacy, family-tree -- 

But all I can write about is FREE!

I'm certain Washington would have
loved to spend Christmas in front of 
a cozy fireplace, with loved ones, safe
and secure, his fingers wrapped around 
a mug of spicy holiday tea -- instead of 
the icy trigger of a musket, 

But all he could think of was FREE!

And all those who died at Normandy,
on Omaha Beach, in Okinawa on Hacksaw 
Ridge -- riddled with bullets, bodies shredded
by mortars -- never again to hold their
cherished wives and children

just so those loved ones could grow
up healthy and strong

in a world FREE from Tyranny!

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Joe Maverick September 25, 2024 at 11:22 PM Yoe Joe Dimino..You lay it all out so clear..' So So many of us; Hoody Andrea Monica Smit Riccardo Bosi R F K, all do not want to have to Be doing this type of activisam whatever way We are doing it..! Yet the alternative is too bad To consider.! Joseph P. DiMino September 26, 2024 at 4:43 PM Thank you, Joe; will keep trying. We fight the good fight. Blessings my friend.

Andrea Dietrich September 25, 2024 at 6:34 PM So many sacrificed their life for what so many now take for granted. It will be pulled out from under us. Great job, Joe Joseph P. DiMino September 26, 2024 at 4:49 PM I think Trump is the better president. Now, having said that, I think that if Trump gets 100% of the votes...he will still lose. Shows how much confidence I have in the upcoming election and the Justice Dept.. The last two elections I personally witnessed in Arizona, in my opinion, were an affront to democracy. Appalling.

Regina Elliott September 23, 2024 at 4:51 PM A resounding FAV, Joe, grand poem on what so many sacrificed to keep us free. I hope you're having a good late September evening. Blessings :) Joseph P. DiMino September 23, 2024 at 5:34 PM Thank you, Regina; you made my day. Blessings!

Roxanne Dubarry September 23, 2024 at 2:22 PM YES freedom from tyranny means that Comrade Harris gets soundly defeated November 5, 2024! Joseph P. DiMino September 23, 2024 at 5:37 PM From your lips to God's ears. I know no one that is voting for her. Then again, everyone I know is sane. That could explain it. Blessings Roxanne.

Victor Buhagiar September 20, 2024 at 2:17 AM I have stopped reading about corruption. We have had enough of it in Malta and, no doubt, in other countries. Joseph P. DiMino September 20, 2024 at 3:23 AM You do what you feel you have to do, Victor; sometimes first duty is to stay healthy and happy as one can be In the best way one knows how. Blessings my friend.

Joseph P. DiMino September 19, 2024 at 8:42 AM A misconception propagated by my Christian brothers and sisters (especially ministers!) is that: we have limited power to change the evil in this world. Pray, die, and when you go to heaven all will be made right. Nothing could be further from the truth. We are children of the one-and-only All Powerful God. Learn your power. Know your power. The devil can only use, manipulate that which we give him. He works evil through us, through the things we make...even our climate including the very earth we walk upon, is a reflection of our spiritual development~ manifest emotions. Satan has no power other than the power we foolishly allow him. Joe Maverick September 25, 2024 at 11:24 PM Too right indeed..The Bible says The Saints will be at war with The evil one.!! Well?? What are We waiting for?

Ink Empress September 18, 2024 at 11:54 PM Wishing for a world that is free from tyranny and prejudice and all that which is evil dear joe! I love the opening of your poem ! So catchy! Drew me right in! Silvery moons i write about as a distraction from the evil thats all around! Sad how the reality is so not pleasant anymore. Pleasure reading your work as always. Sending you light always Joseph P. DiMino September 19, 2024 at 7:48 AM Hi IE; love your Islands. I do not blame you for writing about luscious beaches, sunsets and orchids. Love your poetry. This was written mainly for USA citizens, who have, perhaps the most important election of their lives coming up. Artists in particular. So many are tied to Liberal Universities and grant money. I pray it does not cloud their better judgement. Blessings my friend. Our elections do effect the world though. Light and Love.

Hilda Greenhough September 18, 2024 at 8:59 PM A great poem. We should realize that freedom takes sacrifice. Thanks for this patriotic verse. Joseph P. DiMino September 19, 2024 at 7:50 AM Right! Absolutely! Thank you for positively commenting my friend. Blessings.

Gershon Wolf September 18, 2024 at 7:52 PM I often feel the same way, Joe. Hard to write about hearts and flowers in these times... Moreover, I imagine many Soupers who feel that 'freedom' is on the ballot will be voting for Harris... All too believable, unfortunately. ~ gw Joseph P. DiMino September 18, 2024 at 8:15 PM Just a voice in the desert. Blessings my friend. Thank you for commenting.