Love

I hold you in the moment
dearly, firmly pressed to my
heart – though dearness seems
an acquired taste for many, 
expressed purely only by God – 
So, I hold you in the moment, no
thought of personal predilections;
having taken lessons from the one
who made me, endures my many
transgressions. Yes, I love you
as I try to imitate the love
of my creator...love you as my
Father graces me constantly,
nurtures and forgives. Therefore,
it is in the name of Love that I
love, for God has blessed me
with realization of His all abiding 
compassion and ever presence.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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George Avatar
February 27, 2023 at 9:05 PM
We are endlessly and unconditionally loved by God. This love, we are entitled to share with others. By holding it to ourselves, we are blocking the flow of divine love ! A lovely paean on Love, dear Joe
DiMino Avatar
February 28, 2023 at 5:00 AM
Personal love and God's love...we are infants when it comes to God's Love. Thank you, Valsa. Have a beautiful day!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 27, 2023 at 9:43 AM
Love in its pureness…perfection! I hold you in the moment dearly, firmly pressed to my heart…what beautiful sentiments!
DiMino Avatar
February 28, 2023 at 5:04 AM
I sense that is how God loves it. I hope so anyway. If denied access to heaven, on my way down I can see myself yelling up, "Well, my cats would disagree!"
Dietrich Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 10:04 AM
This is beautiful, Joe.
DiMino Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 3:04 PM
Thank you, Andrea; have a beautiful day!!
Pandit Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 6:15 AM
Words of love resonating in faith, my friend. Your compassion shines throughout, Joe. Such endearing sentiments!
DiMino Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 6:27 AM
Thank you, Vijay; have a beautiful day my friend. Blessings.
Buhagiar Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 2:21 AM
Brilliant poem. Many love for sex and forget God.
DiMino Avatar
February 26, 2023 at 6:00 AM
Thank you, Victor; you made my day. Blessings.
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