Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Laces And Soulful Paces

like opposite shoe sides, tightly secured together
meeting each other’s needful strides, two different species 
making sure-footed, secure bow-ties – though truth seldom in
mating’s many polished, too often only briefly
                                  vowed male and feminine lies~
                    
                         wide-open 
complicit eyes – love’s poetic tries endearingly 
written and playfully recited-spoken -- 
both faux and pure leather, cured, laced
though not always eternal, for the breeding moment
fashionably unbroken

or one night we stand lie down together
as the house-glass and stone

sometimes no greater evil~ just the separation of alone

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Hilda Greenhough May 8, 2024 at 8:37 AM So many outside influences can tear two people apart. I've found that it isn't just two, but that there is often a third person involved. I like this poem with it's timely metaphors and mystery of love. Joseph P. DiMino May 9, 2024 at 4:25 AM Yep, have been victim of that, a third person protagonist -- relationships are indeed complicated, responsibility not always easy to define. Blessings my friend.

Victor Buhagiar May 8, 2024 at 2:45 AM Love is so complex that it gives one the impression couples are miles apart. But your arguments are solid and appreciated. Joseph P. DiMino May 9, 2024 at 4:26 AM Indeed, they can be miles apart...while together...a dilemma of relationships. Thank you, Victor.

Mystic Rose Rose May 7, 2024 at 7:08 PM what brings us together ? what brings up part ? so much of it is mystically hidden in plain sight, love this Joe Joseph P. DiMino May 9, 2024 at 4:28 AM Yes, hidden in plain sight -- what we allow ourselves to see, is truth to us...but not necessarily Truth. Thank you, Vie. Blessings my friend.

Paula Goldsmith May 7, 2024 at 1:45 PM I enjoyed reading your creative write. "Great Ending" Have a fun day writing away............................ Joseph P. DiMino May 7, 2024 at 6:32 PM Thank you, Paula; have a beautiful evening!

Vijay Pandit May 7, 2024 at 10:27 AM A splendid write Joe--wooing for love, reaching out to each other--these lines paint the story of pursuit: wide-open complicit eyes – love’s poetic tries endearingly written and playfully recited-spoken ---not always eternal, true--but blessing nonetheless-- lovely depiction, my friend. Joseph P. DiMino May 7, 2024 at 6:34 PM I experimented a lot with imagery and form -- pleased the poem works for you. Blessings my friend. For the poet, love, relationships is an inexhaustible well to draw inspiration from. Blessings my friend.

Ink Empress May 7, 2024 at 10:13 AM Just the separation of alone! What a powerful line to end this with! I love the depth of what youv conveyed here and how creatively youv played around with words as always dear joe. Especially these lines stood out for me “ complicit eyes – love’s poetic tries endearingly written and playfully recited-spoken -- both faux and pure leather, cured, laced” your way with using alliterations and flow of lines truly enhances the eloquence of your write! Well done! Pleasure reading this Joseph P. DiMino May 7, 2024 at 6:36 PM Thank you so much, IE; your in-depth comment, and complex understanding and appreciation for the work, has made my day. Blessings my friend!