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I Heard

I heard that Love's
a splendid thing -- 
also heard how love
aches -- 
heard from many
how love can heal,
and from others how
deeply love hurts -- 

I guess, what I'm saying
in a roundabout way, saying
of love what I've heard...but,
take it from one, who has succeeded
at love, know that love requires
far more than words --

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Joe Maverick

October 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM

In the beginning..Was THE WORD.))) And so it will be ' at our end ' in the in-between we play, dear brother or friends.)

Joseph P. DiMino

October 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM

Indeed, God spoke the first and the last. Before and after, there is Word Alone. Not something He is apparently satisfied with. Just made a new post inspired by yours, Joe. A side note: Words have Creative Power. Why we must guard our own. Politicians, people in the media, seem never to learn. "World without end!" -- yes, I have read how that is not to be taken literally. But I do, for it makes perfect sense to me. Conscious transformation is eternal. We are made of God substance. God substance is forever conscious.

Valsa George

October 4, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Indeed love requires many more things than mere words. It needs action- adjustment, sacrifice, commitment and much more. Beautifully expressed.

Joseph P. DiMino

October 5, 2025 at 6:34 AM

Words are concepts -- mere patterns of truth. Actions speak louder...though behind every motion, there is the word...and the thought that went into the word. Words are, subtle, latent living, powerful potential.

sara Etgen-Baker

October 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM

well said....love requires many things--it's a splendored thing, nonetheless. Captivating and engaging poem. wishing you a pleasant evening, Sara

Joseph P. DiMino

October 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM

Indeed, a splendid think!! Thank you, my friend. Have a wonderful writing weekend. Yes, should have said splendored perhaps, like the Movie. I will think on it.