I'Ve Met Myself

I've met myself 
many times coming and going...

generally a quick smile
and respectful nod – seldom
pausing to chat, both of us
longing for more together 
company

I (me/myself) have met so many
other pairs...traveling together/alone,
the double nature of a 
human journey...half inclined
to linger and experience, nurture
and service

while the other, at a manic
pace, seeking one's self, yet
expanding the divide

I guess, would us multitudes
of separations ever join
together, it would mean the end of 
warring...but of music, and poetry
as well, as we know it

no need to fire canons-of-being
if no one to report their twang
and echos....sing of and chronicle
triumphs and failures ("dreaming
the impossible dream...")

the flats and sharps
of a lyrical soul....
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Proxenos Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 3:01 AM
So enjoyable, such a clever topic and well chosen words. We are who we are because we are poets not we are poets and then become me or you or anyone else for that matter. Such a deserved POTD Joe - great write, Hugs, Blessings, Jennifer.
DiMino Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 9:18 AM
Thank you, Jennifer; have a beautiful day my friend!
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 17, 2022 at 5:06 PM
Wow is this ever outside the box Joe. A pleasure to read. A very deserving piece to be honored for POTD my friend. Congratulations. Enjoy the holiday time off. Blessings xxoo
DiMino Avatar
April 18, 2022 at 9:18 AM
Thank you, Connie; blessings my friend!
Rodrigues Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 11:30 AM
Congratulations on POTD! Great first line! … while the other, at a manic pace, seeking one's self…twangs, echoes, flats, sharps
DiMino Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 1:50 PM
Hi Kim~thank you; and have a beautiful Easter. Blessings to you and your loved ones!
Rose  Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 9:56 AM
you turn your poetry into a musical lyrical piece for the soul Joe, love it
DiMino Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 1:52 PM
Hi Rose; thank you. I could not hope for a nicer comment. Blessings my friend!
Romios Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 11:29 AM
I missed your POTD..please, Joe, I read you all the time...Soup me if I miss something, please. Very well done... Pangie Belated Congrats
DiMino Avatar
April 13, 2022 at 12:55 PM
That's OK, Pangie; I miss a lot of POTD's also. We can only do so much -- we have a very large family here, and really not enough time nor energy to be everywhere at all times. Blessings my friend. All is good!
Anaya Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 10:11 AM
Yin and yang, compliments each other...I do believe we are everything, everywhere, all at once! Congratulations on your brilliant poem.
DiMino Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 1:16 PM
I agree. Well put. Thank you, Anaya; have a great day!
Ricci Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 7:25 AM
Good Morning Joe - Hi. I read this twice to soak it all in. This is one of those entries that must be read out loud with emphasis and feeling. Truly. This is poetry. I can see how it earned POTD to which congratulations. Thank you for sharing. Keep enjoying poetrysoup.
DiMino Avatar
April 12, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Hi Lisa; thank you for stopping by and taking time to comment. So pleased you like this one, and thank you for the encouragement. Blessings my friend!
Nicole Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 7:25 PM
"I've met myself many times, coming and going" I can relate to this truth. I think we all can. We have many sides and many emotions, each moving in different directions. We *collide* with ourselves. I think the best way to handle these situations when it happens... is to just close your eyes and breathe. Everything will fall into place as it should, when the time is right. Incredible writing Joe. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. My best to you. ~ Brandy
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 9:30 PM
Very wise and profound input; that you so much, Brandy. So pleased you enjoyed the read. Blessings!
Watt Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:32 PM
Joe, fascinating musings on the internal conflicts that compel us in two different directions. Enjoyed this thought-provoking piece. Congrats on your POTD!
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 9:30 PM
Thank you, John; blessings my friend!
Kauffman Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Nothing flat about this delightful poem Joe. Congratulations on your POTD. Enjoy! Blessings.
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 9:31 PM
Thank you, Sam; have a beautiful day my friend!
Trifiatis Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 2:07 PM
Joe, my dear friend, a huge congratulations on your POTD! Blessings.
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Hello Demetrios; thank you. Hope you are still on the mend and all is well. Blessings my friend!
Brown Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 11:49 AM
Joe, Congratulations on your POTD! Blessings ~ Debra
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 12:21 PM
Thank you so much, Debra; have a great day. Blessings!
La France Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:35 AM
Joe, wonderful poem and congratulations on receiving the POEM OF THE DAY honor ~Constance
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:38 AM
Thank you, Constance; this was quite a happy surprise! Have a great day my friend!
Roper Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 9:19 AM
Congratulations on your POTD!
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Thank you, Eve; have a beautiful day my friend!
Calasibetta Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 8:49 AM
Congratulations on your POTD! Very poignant write, Joe! Truly makes us take a step back and evaluate our own lives; so many sides to us, multi~faceted are we. Great thought provoking write. :)Paulette
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Thank you, Paulette; so pleased you relate to this one. Have a great day! Blessings!
Seeker Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 8:36 AM
Meaning bliss is valued only if first suffering known? Point to ponder … Tantra too states that life’s a game of concealing & revealing, of separation & union. Congrats on POTD, Joe, deep write here
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:33 AM
If perfection existed before us...I sometimes wonder, if we were created to re-experience the journey. Thank you, my friend. Have a blessed day!
Wolf Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 7:33 AM
Looks as if POTD has now met 'yourself' too, Joe! Congrats on POTD, Gershon
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:35 AM
:) Thank you, Gershon. Blessings my friend.
Baker Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 7:22 AM
A very intriguing poem, Joe. I enjoy your thoughts expressed through your poetry very much. Congratulations on the POTD recognition! Enjoy your day at the top, Bill
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Thank you, Bill; have a wonderful day! Blessings!
George Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 6:19 AM
Back to you Joe with congratulations on your poem as POTD. Well deserved !
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Thank you, Valsa; such a nice surprise...sure made my day! Blessings!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:28 AM
Congratulations on your POTD honour, Joe. Wise and profound thoughts. BW ~ Mala
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:57 AM
Thank you, Mala; have a beautiful day!
Sands Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:19 AM
Congratulations for your great POTD Joe! Enjoy :)
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:58 AM
Thank you, Heidi; blessings my friend!
Pandit Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 4:52 AM
Back with BIG congrats, Joe on POTD. Enjoy your day.
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:13 AM
Oh~wow! What a way to start the day...thank you! Have a great day everyone!
Lawless Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 4:42 AM
..."I can't slow down, I might catch up to me."
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:14 AM
Got you, John...I agree! Blessings my friend!
Gentile Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 4:34 AM
Joe, you have expertly crafted the complexity of being human is great poetic style! Congrats on your POTD!!!
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:16 AM
Hi Mike; we are a complex bunch...and then, to top it off...to be poets! Talk about complexity. Thank you, Mike. Have a great day!
May Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 3:32 AM
We need the friction for the spark, Well penned Joe, Congrats on POTD
DiMino Avatar
April 11, 2022 at 5:18 AM
Hi Joe; it does seem to be our way...the push/pull, action/reaction of the physical world. Have a great day my friend!
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