Joseph P. DiMino Poet Prose Poetry

Inclement

Inclement

Of course, skies are not always clear
our Inclement Mother – we give a pass
for the flowers and crops seem to outweigh
the floods and drownings – besides, we choose
where we reside and pray – even God disadvantaged
often by our resident churches.  Sadly, Love Offerings
are not so different, from other commodities: 10% or
be damned! Silver or gold is OK, even man’s processed
paper stand-in just as good...got to admit, a hell of 
a price to pay, if faith and community are in the same
pocket. I have no measure outside my heart...which I
try to keep open.

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Michael Tor April 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM Love your play on words Joe ignorant souls trying to purchase their way to ever lasting life. How sad is that? Wonderful poetry from you with a great message... Joseph P. DiMino April 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM Loud prayers are no clearer to God's ears. Thank you, Michael. Blessings my friend.

Valsa George April 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM "...... 10% or be damned! Silver or gold is OK!" Enjoyed your sarcastic statement. More than all such offerings, God looks into our heart. If we have a virtuous heart to offer, He will be damn pleased. Not gold nor money can please Him. Joseph P. DiMino April 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM Yep, we try to buy our way into heaven with donations...and prayer -- when true love is the only way. Repeating incantations without deeper, abiding commitment of the heart will never work. How do I know there has not been True Commitment...2 thousand years latter and the world is still in a mess. Proof is in the pudding. Just my opinion. Thank you, Valsa. Blessings.

Joe Maverick April 1, 2025 at 1:03 AM Quite the dilemma Joe Dimino..Not made easier By the digital onset.? What do i know of everything though, just a comment event.' Joseph P. DiMino April 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM Yep. In the near future, digital currency will put it all out of our hands, choices made for us. So, it will not matter what we feel in our hearts. Except to God. To Him, it will always matter. Have a great day my friend.

Joe Maverick April 1, 2025 at 1:01 AM Quite the dilemma Joe Dimino..Not made easier By the digital onset.? What do i know of everything though just a comment.'

Victor Buhagiar March 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM We all have ups and downs. Yet in the end Faith wins. Joseph P. DiMino March 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM Life is often unpredictable. Interesting to say the least. Thank you, Victor.

Mystic Rose Rose March 31, 2025 at 9:35 AM I believe your heart is filled with Faith dear Joe, and always open to those who surround you with their love. thank you for sharing your loyal poem, I believe God is smiling ! Joseph P. DiMino March 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM I can only hope:)) Thank you, Vie. Blessings.