Joseph P. DiMino Poet Prose Poetry

Irrigable

There is only love
when we leave the other
behind – our world of others:

Commitments deemed by 
self so paramount,
we become perpetually
addicted to treadmills; 

inducted wrong-tracks
adhering as a second
skin – 
                    The rain can 
fall but the plain will never 
give back, if the permeable 
depths irretrievably

No benefit by making 
of one's self a non
irrigable desert – 

having wandered too far and 
stored up too little – 

the well used sayings
about burning bridges 
and being a spendthrift,
they apply to the heart and
soul as well-- 

Love often...but wisely....

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Marshall Iftekhar Ahmed January 10, 2022 at 2:40 AM Yes, more so, in these times. Liked your musings Joe. Thanks - Marshall Joseph P. DiMino January 10, 2022 at 6:17 AM I really had to come to grips with this one. Thought about the ending, "Love often" and did not say Always. This one gave me pause to reflect. And finally decided, "Often" should stand -- it is our human capacity, struggles -- which is really the theme of the poem. Thank you, Marshal. You made my day.

Arjun Jangid January 9, 2022 at 5:14 PM Action is thy duty reward is not thy concern. Do love and have love should be continue throughout life. Everything is ok and i liked it. Joe keep smile and enjoy life. Have a pleasant day friend. Joseph P. DiMino January 9, 2022 at 5:42 PM For sure; always love; pour out love -- but if one's love is rejected, better, then, to love that person from afar. What we hold inside, in our hearts, will attract like minded souls. Thank you, Arjun. Blessings my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu January 9, 2022 at 2:43 PM Hello Joe DiMino, good advice. Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu January 10, 2022 at 3:32 PM Hello Joe DiMino, you are welcome. I am always happy to pass your way. Enjoy your evening my friend. Joseph P. DiMino January 9, 2022 at 2:50 PM Thank you so much, Darlene! So pleased you dropped by. Yes, I will; and you also have a perfectly beautiful evening. Blessings!