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Let Us Not Say

Let us not say
what could have been
revisiting a limb
up high

that petite 
racing hearts
of tiny little
birds alone

would dare
take leave
together, and fly -- 

let us not say
for fear of soaring
fear of falling
we never gave love
a try

let us not say
let us not say
a safe but sorry
firmly grounded
goodbye --

cute lovefeelingsinternationallovefree verse

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Kim Rodrigues

April 16, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Wonderful, Joe! I like how I felt as I read verse 4.

Joseph P. DiMino

April 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Like you say, human, relatable poetry is best. Stuff that just makes one feel. Blessings my friend. Have a very blessed Easter.

Victor Buhagiar

April 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM

We must be strong in our dealings with others and always forgiving.

Joseph P. DiMino

April 14, 2025 at 5:38 AM

Forgiving is the most difficult for most of us. Not to forgive, is to hurt oneself as much as the other. We then carry the hurt in our hearts. Thank you, Victor.

Silent One

April 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM

Hmmm... For me this poem is about the hesitation to pursue love and the deep regret that can come from choosing safety over vulnerability. It's quiet and reflective, almost like a whisper between two people who once stood on the edge of something beautiful but never quite leapt.

Joseph P. DiMino

April 14, 2025 at 5:44 AM

Thank you for delving deep into this one, Si; all about reflections, and what would have been had one made different decisions -- one will never know...and I often wonder, would things have been better or worse, life in general then had taken a major different direction...would one be the same, the same person he or she is today? Mystery of life, unable to revisit.

Anne-Lise Andresen

April 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM

- Always dare to say yes to what life has to offer... for some it can be challenging and scary... lovely poem, Joe :) - Have a great Easter :) - hugs

Joseph P. DiMino

April 14, 2025 at 5:48 AM

For sure, better to have tried and failed than never have tried at all -- I have learned much more of value from my failures than successes. Even if very painful. Thank you, Anne. Blessings.

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