Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

IQ On The Ballot Again

Why dwell on differences?
As the sun with the moon
Shares its light, we can be
Candles for one another -- 

Warmth is wax and a wick

Stupid, a scorching breeze

Nurturers of Forests they
Claim

While blazing all the trees!

Cat has dandruff I sneeze -- 
A sleepover with dogs
Risks fleas; getting honey will be
An encounter with bees -- 
Far more conducive than
Man – with a match for a
Soul, and a heart like a fan.

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Gershon Wolf May 25, 2026 at 7:24 PM "Nurturers of all forests // while blazing all the trees..." That sums things up very neatly for me. What a world! Joseph P. DiMino May 26, 2026 at 6:06 AM A wise man once said: stupid is as stupid does. Thank you, my friend. Have a great day! Things can only get better, so screwed up now.

sara Etgen-Baker May 25, 2026 at 4:59 PM appreciate the sarcasm and wit. Nicely done, Joe. Joseph P. DiMino May 25, 2026 at 5:38 PM Sarcasm and wit, truth also. When will people learn -- socialism does not work. Period.

Judy Ball May 25, 2026 at 5:43 AM I would rather spend time with my dogs and cats than with most people I know, A fine write with a bit of sarcastic humor. Good job.\ God Bless, JB Joseph P. DiMino May 25, 2026 at 5:47 AM Hi Judy; you are not alone. A bite or a scratch is easier to deal with and recover from than a negative encounter with the IRS. Thank you, Judy. Have a great writing day. Blessings.

Valsa George May 24, 2026 at 11:18 PM Man can find better company in animals despite the dandruff in the cat and the fleas on dogs. Your sarcasm with a sense of humor is endearing. Joseph P. DiMino May 25, 2026 at 5:44 AM First God, then my wife, then my cats...in other words, my first choices are to let love control me. That is all.

Andrea Dietrich May 24, 2026 at 11:24 AM I was noticing Ink's comment below. I too really liked the candle metaphor and the cat with dandruff line. Lots to like about this poem with its sarcastic title Joseph P. DiMino May 24, 2026 at 2:17 PM They have an opportunity to change political course -- that would require stopping mail-in ballots, making certain dead people and non citizens become educated voters. Maybe a chance. We will see.

Ink Empress May 24, 2026 at 10:28 AM Oops i thought i was reading andrea, let me type again, dear Joe! Gosh your sense of humor is on point here and it made me smile reading the cat has dandruff line! And also the line " we can be candles for one another" What a brilliant line. So romantic! And yes sometimes differences help us understand and appreciate each other more. Pleasure reading this today: sending you light always Joseph P. DiMino May 24, 2026 at 2:20 PM Yes, I think the best line is, "we can be candles for one another". That is positive and really within our power, not so far out of touch. Thank you Empress.