From the Outside Looking In

Obviously we see others
from the outside looking in – 
therefore, what one sees is not 
all that is present – the good, bad 
and ugly hiding and surfacing 
using text not always privy the reader – 

the writer and reader coming from 
different planes of reference. One
wanting to be informed or entertained…
while the other, wanting, clearly,
to exorcise both his living and
dead.  We expel far more than
we protect – keeping the true value 
where the spirit dwells
and the soul expresses free of
shallow judgment. 
              Those who live on
in name are not the inventors of
chariots – with their loud, squeaking
wheels...but those brave enough
to follow the beat of a human heart
back to its loving source….
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Marcum Wong Avatar
October 30, 2020 at 12:55 PM
Wow this is wonderful Joe! Insightful beyond what most think and feel. A fave for me my friend. Blessings xxoo
DiMino Avatar
December 24, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Hi Connie; sorry for not seeing your comment sooner; I truly appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my work. Blessings my friend!!
Andresen Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 11:34 AM
- Yes it is important to think about "the writer and reader coming from different planes of reference "... get thoughts to fly ... great written, Joe :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
DiMino Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 1:13 PM
Hi Sunshine! Thank you. Have a beautiful day!!
Sands Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 7:51 AM
Wow Joe. Great poem! :)
DiMino Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 1:15 PM
Hi Heidi; thank you for the encouragement. Blessings my friend!
One Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 7:17 AM
Interesting thoughts and I guess writing is abstract and subjective in the readers eyes...interesting line about living on name and not inventions.... I think most things go back to the loving source...
DiMino Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 1:17 PM
Thank you for the analysis, my friend. I treasure such feedback, not always certain myself as to why I write something, and what are the deeper meanings, if any, in my works. Have a beautiful day, Si. Blessings!
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