Letting Go Gracefully

I thought to write you a love poem
and then thought, words need a 
little more – so I thought to paint
you a blossom...then thought, a
picture needs an actual scent charming
enough to explore. So I got you a
Corvette, you became the ride of the
town – seldom to see you around…

I think I will think less

good riddance and God bless
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Eslinger Avatar
August 31, 2023 at 6:41 AM
Well, Joe, you’ve definely thought alot about the inner process + its outer (possibilities of ) manifestaions that experience teaches about breaking it off! I think most of us (romantic extroverts) get to the wise attitude of your last two lines! In my life, the Corvette can stand for a whole year of my ‘20’s! Oh no! Super penning & love the flow & formatting. Bravo!
DiMino Avatar
August 31, 2023 at 8:14 AM
Hi Sally -- One does not write about a whole lot of different things, subjects, without having done a whole lot of different things, subjects already and those made-up (Imagination, a soullful consort of the aritist) -- a lot I am not particularly prowd of...and a lot I am. It is a spicy mix that salts and peppers poetry of interest. Not a necessity, but far easier to write after one has actually done something. Blessings my friend.
Wolf Avatar
August 29, 2023 at 9:04 PM
Materialism will out!! lol. ~ Alma MATTER
DiMino Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 6:24 AM
Brothers in the School of Hard-knocks. Blessings my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 9:45 AM
haha that was cute. my fave car would be a vette.
DiMino Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 3:06 PM
And who doesn't like a Corvette?! Thank you, Andrea; blessings.
Andresen Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 7:46 AM
- Joe, it's the thought that counts ... a wonderful gift :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 8:29 AM
Hi Anne; as you know, with poets, like Rodolfo, love and poetry come before food and shelter. I will stand out in the cold hungry for a kiss and a poem. Thank you, Anne. Blessings.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 2:47 PM
And then I think of the new scent of a car. Scentsational.
DiMino Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Hi Kim; for sure, love that new car scent:) Blessings my friend.
Buehler Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 11:47 AM
I enjoyed this fun, fictional story, Joe. Live and learn, I guess. :)
DiMino Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 7:24 AM
For sure; not always without pain, but like with exercise, the results are what matter. Hopefully we are better afterwards. Blessings my friend.
George Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 9:24 AM
Some never stop with giving just something. They keep adding to what they have given already as their love for the person increases. You seem to belong to that group. But some take advantage of that. So watch out who is given, though there is greater joy in giving than in receiving. Humorously expressed dear Joe.
DiMino Avatar
August 31, 2023 at 6:40 PM
Hi Valsa; if it is one's nature to give, most poets have it, then we will always give -- Till zowie!~the right person comes along, and everything is alright...disappointments of the past forgotten.
One Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 3:21 AM
Interesting you start it so sweetly and then you cant wait for her to go lol... and you had to buy her a car to do it!
DiMino Avatar
August 27, 2023 at 5:46 AM
Hi Si; just a silly little made-up story for laughs, but I guess it does register with many, in the sense that I have had relationships in my life that I wish had been handled better, had had better outcomes. The positive -- the more experiences a writer has, especially those that are deeply felt, the more diversified and living the words of his poetry.
Rose  Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 1:55 PM
sounds like she was spoiled, love never takes advantage, :( sad
DiMino Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 6:09 PM
For sure, love never takes advantage. Instead of a Corvette I should have bought her a donkey...but she had one of those already:) Thank you, Vie. Have a beautiful weekend. Blessings.
Kendrick Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 6:59 AM
Sad ending to a love affair. Girl got the corvette. I remember a girl/woman once who rode around in a corvette, but I won't discuss how she got it. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara
DiMino Avatar
August 26, 2023 at 7:08 AM
The girl in the story is fictitious, but I did In fact have a 57 Corvette. A beauty!
Pandit Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 11:29 AM
A fun read, Joe. She wasn't the one for you. Graceful is the honored way to let go!
DiMino Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 12:37 PM
She just sold that 57 Corvette, and paid cash for new Lexus, waving hello to me at a stop:)
Volumes Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 9:19 AM
Generosity can be addictive, and often makes us feel good, until we are taken for a ride. There's a lesson to be learned, keep you're eyes open wide, and beware if all the "giving" seems to be coming from your side !!! Your poem is unique and original and marvelous Joe. Best wishes from SV
DiMino Avatar
August 25, 2023 at 12:43 PM
Hi SV. Thank you. Written to bring a smile. At my age/stage in life, I am grateful that nothing was done to me that I cannot forgive -- I hope others are able to find it in their hearts to show me the same generosity where possible. Blessings my friend.
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