Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Heads Up

I saw a jet, jet ‘cross the sky

silvered high, captivating my 
eye: 

Surely no meteor could show 
natural better, icing the sky
leaving lick-able tails of frosty
air glitter -- 

The jet made circles

a lariat rhinestone cowboy

or sparkly pinwheel in the hands of
dancing child – surely some future
astronaut, making
novelty of atomic flash and fire – 

celestial lollipops

two scoop cones of sprinkled faceted
stars….

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Victor Buhagiar June 19, 2025 at 2:04 AM It's so darn hot these days, a celestial lollipop will lift me to heaven. Great metaphors. Joseph P. DiMino June 19, 2025 at 2:25 AM Hi Victor; its that time of year here also. The wife and I often kid, living here in such a hot climate, that if we do not make it to heaven, at least the heat we will be use to. Thank you, my friend.

Valsa George June 18, 2025 at 4:48 AM This is the height of your imagination, dear Joe. I like the expression 'celestial lollipops'! Indeed a visual delight! Joseph P. DiMino June 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM Thank you, Valsa; you made my day. Have a great writing day!

Andrea Dietrich June 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM this is really cute and so imaginative, Joe. Joseph P. DiMino June 18, 2025 at 4:09 AM Thank you, Andrea; have a great day!

Paula Goldsmith June 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Heads Up" write. You have seen UFO'ssss??? That would make for a great write. Have a fun day writing away.......... Joseph P. DiMino June 18, 2025 at 4:14 AM Hi Paula; what I saw were military type jets chasing a bright dot over Phoenix in the sky. Very high up. Just before sunset. Beats me what it was all about? Strange. Nothing in the news papers next day.

Joe Maverick June 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM A sky-light delight..Well done Joe Dimino.' Joseph P. DiMino June 18, 2025 at 4:15 AM Thank you, Joe; have a wonderful day!

Kim Rodrigues June 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM I love where you went with this poem! Delightful, Joe! Joseph P. DiMino June 18, 2025 at 4:17 AM Just having a little fun with imagery. So pleased it seems to have worked out. Thank you. Blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM - "Phoenix 114 yesterday. Thursday 117" ???) - Sounds like you saw something rare and beautiful, Joe :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino June 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM Hi Anne; couple eggs in a skillet, hold them out the window for 3 minutes...and breakfast is ready. I really do love it. Use to love to hike the desert. Plenty of pools in Phoenix.

Mystic Rose Rose June 17, 2025 at 4:59 AM your eyes seem to catch the beauty very well here, unique and refreshing, also very observant. :) Joseph P. DiMino June 17, 2025 at 7:35 AM Hi Vie; coming home from work, just before dusk, a couple of jets were chasing a UFO -- quite a spectacle. Every time they would get close the bright dot with make a sharp turn, avoiding them. Finally, it just got tired of the game apparently, and left them with a flash of acceleration.