Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Of Lasting Value

All I have 
of lasting value
is my heart to give

the antiques
in the attic
just gather dust

plastics become brittle
and metal to rust

cloth disintegrates

and if sentiments on cards alone
what true value is a poem?

as museums 
need constant
renovation --  

an indentured
in and out curator --

while the heart stays with me
everywhere I go -- 
awake or asleep

unlike tides that ebb and flow

my love for God is constant

enough for me that He eternally
know....

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Deb M January 3, 2025 at 9:38 AM Belated Congratulations Joe on POTD for this beautifully voiced poem! Debx Joseph P. DiMino January 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM Hi Deb; you made my day! Thank you.

Michael Tor December 19, 2024 at 11:16 PM Joe so sorry I missed this one and now I am reading this wonderful truth of what never looses value and that is your love for God. Well said and written my friend. Congratulations my friend on receiving POTD. God bless you for honoring God and the love you have for him... Joseph P. DiMino December 20, 2024 at 7:49 AM It is the season every day my wish. Blessings my friend. Thank you.

Brandy Nicole December 19, 2024 at 7:38 PM Your ' love for God is constant. ' He does know that, and He knows your heart is filled with so much gratitude. I know that too, my dear friend. Your thoughts are tender and uplifting. Congratulations Joe, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Joseph P. DiMino December 20, 2024 at 7:51 AM Thank you, Brandy; easy to love. One needs no reason. Blessings my friend.

Daniel Bailey December 19, 2024 at 1:15 PM What a moving poem! “and if sentiments on cards alone, what true value is a poem?” is such a brilliantly unnerving and also touching verse. Congrats! Joseph P. DiMino December 20, 2024 at 7:52 AM Must come from the heart. Thank you, Daniel. Have a wonderful day!

Hilda Greenhough December 19, 2024 at 10:44 AM In addition to my compliments on this lovely poem, congratulations on POTD. Joseph P. DiMino December 20, 2024 at 7:52 AM Thank you, Hilda; for the continued encouragement. Blessings.

Ken Rone December 19, 2024 at 9:20 AM Dear Joe: Another constant are your beautifully brilliant metaphors. A great piece that brightened my day. Best - Ken Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 10:13 AM You made my writing day, Ken; thank you so much. Blessings my friend.

Christuraj Alex December 19, 2024 at 8:43 AM "All I have of lasting value is my heart to give" - What a wonderful gift! Indeed, a very enchanting poem. Congratulations! Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 8:57 AM Thank you, Christuraj, from the heart. Blessings.

Paula Goldsmith December 19, 2024 at 7:05 AM Congratulations to your POTD win. What a lovely write from the first line to the last line. "Love It" FAV this one... Have a wonderful day with your win. Have A Very Blessed Christmas............... Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM Thank you, Paula; your FAV is precious. Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas. Christ loves us! In His Service we unite.

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 19, 2024 at 5:31 AM Hello Joe, What a delightful read with so much wisdom in your words. I loved that you showed that God is constant and eternal, and one day we hope to spend eternity with him. Congratulations on POTD! Merry Christmas, My Friend, Daniel Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 9:04 AM Thank you, Daniel; I wonder if unity is as much soaring up to Him as it is, simply letting Him out? Blessings my friend. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Victor Buhagiar December 19, 2024 at 3:21 AM Congratulations on POTD. Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 9:10 AM Hi Victor -- God loves us. Merry Christmas my friend! Though we may not always think we see eye-to-eye...we see heart to precious heart. He is with us always. To my mind, anyway. If I am pixilated, there are worst things to be mad about.

Tania Kitchin December 19, 2024 at 3:13 AM Joe, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD. Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 9:11 AM Thank you, Tania; have a very wonderful day!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 19, 2024 at 2:53 AM - Back with a congratulation, Joe :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 9:15 AM Your visits are precious. Thank you, Anne; hope sunshine for today. If I could bottle some of this Arizona bright stuff, I would send it to Norway. Maybe rain change to snow for a delightful 25th. Just a light covering. No ice. Blessings my friend.

Karen Jones December 19, 2024 at 12:37 AM A wonderful poignant potd! Enjoyed it and congratulations! Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 9:16 AM Hi Karen; thank you, have a wonderful day!

Tom Cunningham December 19, 2024 at 12:32 AM Your strong faith shines through in your verse Joe, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Tom Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 9:18 AM Hi Tom; Merry Christmas!! Best part of me is my faith. Nothing else really as deeply matters.

Hilda Greenhough December 18, 2024 at 10:11 PM I like your poem. It has a peaceful, pleasant view. Joseph P. DiMino December 19, 2024 at 9:20 AM Thank you, Hilda; content with a sort of innate knowing. Most of the time: I do have my very down-to-earth, overcast moments: Blessings my friend.

Kim Rodrigues December 18, 2024 at 9:34 AM Beautiful, Joe! Fave! Joseph P. DiMino December 18, 2024 at 10:49 AM Thank you, Kim; made my day. If He eternally knows my love...then I eternally live in Him. Blessings my friend. Merry Christmas!

Hiya Sharma December 18, 2024 at 7:30 AM Aww, dear Joe, this is such a beautiful write that speaks raw truths and pure emotions! The most precious thing/possessions that we have are our heart and soul... everything else will just turn to dust and ash & will be forgotten by the world. But the flame of our heart's honesty keeps burning forever ~ I was just lost while reading your spiritual words... Thank you for sharing this exquisite piece with us and illuminating our day with your wise words. Pleasure reading this! Sending love & light Joseph P. DiMino December 18, 2024 at 7:57 AM Thank you, Hiya; a precious comment I will treasure. Blessings my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2024 at 6:54 AM - "Stuff" which collects dust in the attic .... "need constant renovation" - (the day we leave our earth...we don't need this)... words of love we gather in our hearts, Joe :) - Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and Merry Christmas :) - hugs Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2024 at 11:28 AM The coast is right outside my window, I hear the waves roaring :) Joseph P. DiMino December 18, 2024 at 9:12 AM Yipes! You must be near the coast. Oh well, maybe will get better. We could use some of that in Phoenix, haven't had measurable rain in months. Sunny though, beautiful 60 degrees Fahrenheit every day. If you are into outdoor sports, this is the place this time of year. Summers are hell. Often kidding with my wife, that if we don't make it to heaven, at least the heat won't be a problem for us. Anne-Lise Andresen December 18, 2024 at 8:11 AM * Full storm, rain, gray and gloomy ... airports closed, bridges closed, roads are broken ... overflowing ... Merry Christmas Joseph P. DiMino December 18, 2024 at 7:02 AM Hi Anne; thank you, and Merry Christmas to you and your precious loved ones. Christmas in Norway must look lovely.