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In the Shadow of Both

When it comes to Dark vs Light, we find ourselves somewhere in the shadows: the only place we can move about with some semblance of freedom-- not that dark is impenetrable and light too fast, perhaps fearing compromise… Just the insufferable matter of proper timing with balance: spacing our notes best (deciding what valleys and amplitudes) while learning to sit comfortable on a rabid beam-- still no cure once the disease takes hold….

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Date: 4/15/2018 4:02:00 AM
At first I thought this poem was about Jungian shadows. And maybe it is. Your reference to disease (for me) is ambivalent. And I like it that way. Many wishes, Kai
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Joe Dimino
Date: 4/15/2018 11:44:00 AM
Hi Kai; shadows, not too cold not too hot, a place where human consciousness has a chance for moderate understanding. I think Jung was a mystic at heart. A long time since I read anything by him, but recall liking what I had read, and I am certain a lot of it sunk in. Love your comments.
Date: 4/12/2018 11:25:00 AM
Your poem is riveting and intriguing, Joe and I love you befitting title as well.. A thought provoking and captivating poem..
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Joe Dimino
Date: 4/12/2018 11:31:00 AM
Hi Susan; thank you my friend. Have a beautiful day!
Date: 4/12/2018 9:46:00 AM
Joe, this is an intriguing poem...liked it. Sounds like you or someone you know is ill?
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/14/2018 7:29:00 PM
Gotcha! I enjoyed!
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Joe Dimino
Date: 4/12/2018 11:31:00 AM
:) Everyone is fine, Kim. Thank you for asking--just the disease of life.

Book: Shattered Sighs