Love

I think I would love if
never having been taught:
Love, a fiber within my fibers
of being, an ethnic beat within my 
vibratory skin--resounding, rhythmic
pulses of heartfelt reflection....

Oh, there is rhythmic refrain
even in the seeming tone-deaf; 
symmetry even in the asymmetric – 
for most sound begins long before 
the audition, and patterns
are preformed by our hidden
attributor, the unseen architect of
all destiny, omnipotence we
sense behind existence, close
as self while elusive as a shooting
star....

To know is to stop living – 
and to live, is to love
what we don't know, while
embracing for no other 
reason.... The walking dead
fewer than one thinks, though
a deep trench through the soul of
experience.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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George Avatar
June 1, 2022 at 9:32 PM
Love cannot be taught ! With a few, it is inherent and in fullness. With some there is a small amount. However Love cannot be injected. It evolves naturally. "To know is to stop living – and to live, is to love".... Epigrammatic lines. Very profound as ever, Joe!
DiMino Avatar
June 2, 2022 at 3:21 AM
It is a journey of evolving introductions. Thank you, Valsa. Love your comment. Blessings!
Deo Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 9:12 AM
Ok, my teaching as a Gospel teacher is both sides of the coun ( Romans 3:23 and then all of chapters 7-8): it is natural to be selfish as to be selfless ( loving). Does a 1.5 year old child need to be taught "grab all the toys, food gifts?" Yes, Apostle of Love, we can turn it around as God intended. Satan took a third of the angels with him & Judas, who taught them to rebel, do evil? Line 1 can NOT be contradicted no matter ones tribe, temple, or training/ culture. Shalom shalom again
DiMino Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Thank you, Anil; your erudite commentary and direction pointing always turn me toward the bible, to look deeper and study. Thank you, my friend!
Deo Avatar
May 28, 2022 at 9:04 AM
Yes, Apostle of Love, Joe DeMino. The opening Ng can NOT be contradicted no matter ones tribe, temple, tributary, or training/ culture. Shalom shalom Father DeMino. ThX
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May 28, 2022 at 10:03 AM
Not in mind ever a doubt. Blessings my friend. Have a beautiful, safe weekend. We are now in the triple digits in Phoenix, so we begin to hibernate during the day~good opportunity for reading and writing.
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