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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

Date: 1/3/2025 9:38:00 AM

Belated Congratulations Joe on POTD for this beautifully voiced poem! Debx

Joe Dimino
Date: 1/3/2025 8:03:00 PM

Hi Deb; you made my day! Thank you.

Michael Tor

Date: 12/19/2024 11:16:00 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...

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/20/2024 7:49:00 AM

It is the season every day my wish. Blessings my friend. Thank you.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 12/19/2024 7:38:00 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

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/20/2024 7:51:00 AM

Thank you, Brandy; easy to love. One needs no reason. Blessings my friend.

Daniel Bailey

Date: 12/19/2024 1:15:00 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!

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/20/2024 7:52:00 AM

Must come from the heart. Thank you, Daniel. Have a wonderful day!

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/19/2024 10:44:00 AM

In addition to my compliments on this lovely poem, congratulations on POTD.

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/20/2024 7:52:00 AM

Thank you, Hilda; for the continued encouragement. Blessings.

Tom Woody

Date: 12/19/2024 9:57:00 AM

And what a gift to bequeath. Nice POTD write Joe

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 10:12:00 AM

Thank you, Tom; all about sharing. Blessings my friend.

Ken Rone

Date: 12/19/2024 9:20:00 AM

Dear Joe: Another constant are your beautifully brilliant metaphors. A great piece that brightened my day. Best - Ken

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 10:13:00 AM

You made my writing day, Ken; thank you so much. Blessings my friend.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/19/2024 8:43:00 AM

"All I have of lasting value is my heart to give" - What a wonderful gift! Indeed, a very enchanting poem. Congratulations!

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 8:57:00 AM

Thank you, Christuraj, from the heart. Blessings.

Mat Ignacio

Date: 12/19/2024 7:50:00 AM

nicely penned - well said here

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 8:58:00 AM

Thank you, Mat; have a glorious day!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/19/2024 7:05:00 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...............

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 9:00:00 AM

Thank you, Paula; your FAV is precious. Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas. Christ loves us! In His Service we unite.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 12/19/2024 5:31:00 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

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 9:04:00 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

Date: 12/19/2024 3:21:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD.

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 9:10:00 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

Date: 12/19/2024 3:13:00 AM

Joe, a beautiful poem, congratulations on POTD.

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 9:11:00 AM

Thank you, Tania; have a very wonderful day!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/19/2024 2:53:00 AM

- Back with a congratulation, Joe :) - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 9:15:00 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

Date: 12/19/2024 12:37:00 AM

A wonderful poignant potd! Enjoyed it and congratulations!

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 9:16:00 AM

Hi Karen; thank you, have a wonderful day!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/19/2024 12:32:00 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

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 9:18:00 AM

Hi Tom; Merry Christmas!! Best part of me is my faith. Nothing else really as deeply matters.

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 12/18/2024 10:11:00 PM

I like your poem. It has a peaceful, pleasant view.

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/19/2024 9:20:00 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

Date: 12/18/2024 9:34:00 AM

Beautiful, Joe! Fave!

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/18/2024 10:49:00 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

Date: 12/18/2024 7:30:00 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

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/18/2024 7:57:00 AM

Thank you, Hiya; a precious comment I will treasure. Blessings my friend.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/18/2024 6:54:00 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
Date: 12/18/2024 11:28:00 AM

The coast is right outside my window, I hear the waves roaring :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/18/2024 9:12:00 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
Date: 12/18/2024 8:11:00 AM

* Full storm, rain, gray and gloomy ... airports closed, bridges closed, roads are broken ... overflowing ... Merry Christmas

Joe Dimino
Date: 12/18/2024 7:02:00 AM

Hi Anne; thank you, and Merry Christmas to you and your precious loved ones. Christmas in Norway must look lovely.