Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Oh Moon

Oh moon!~
here I am again,
though I know you
not the source of light – 

yet, somewhat, nearer myself
you tend to open more in the night,
shine less reluctant 
when the world seems further
away
from
public

less exposing

perhaps, less severely
judging

your light compassionately 
muted, for sore hearts to freely
pour-out

not feeling so harshly evaluated
every beat counted, every pulse
needing guarding

yours a seeming more sympathetic 
illumination~ than that dear, declarative
inner-voice, 

my echoing wisdom of glaring
remorse~ my long slate of failed dawns 
immemorial –

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Kim Rodrigues January 17, 2023 at 5:45 AM Very nice! I enjoyed! Joseph P. DiMino January 17, 2023 at 6:29 PM Thank you, Kim; have a great evening!

Jenna Logan January 17, 2023 at 5:27 AM The moon certainly does seem to make a good listener, and I'm sure she's heard many lovesick pleas. Joseph P. DiMino January 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM What the heck -- everyone loves a good listener. Blessings my friend.

Elizabeth Mccann January 17, 2023 at 12:28 AM I love this, Joe. That wistfulness, sadness but pulling out of it sort of okay... Elizabeth Joseph P. DiMino January 17, 2023 at 5:10 AM Hi Elisabeth, so pleased you enjoyed the read. Blessings my friend.

Panagiota Romios January 16, 2023 at 4:59 PM “The moon like an enchantress comes… To inspire us before the pregnant dawn.” Writing at night is best, until sleep patterns are messed up.i have had to chill out and sleep. The last phrase was so powerful Joe! Panagiota Joseph P. DiMino January 16, 2023 at 7:25 PM Can't write without a fresh mind. Rest is important. Pain distracts also. Blessings my friend. Thank you.

John Lawless January 16, 2023 at 4:16 PM thus the question..."what is he mooning about now".....a very nice write Joe. There is that "something" about the moon that calms and soothes.... Joseph P. DiMino January 16, 2023 at 7:28 PM Hi John; a lot of my writing is done at night. No more dancing for me. Thank you my friend. Have a great evening.

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2023 at 2:05 PM beautiful poetry, Joe Love to read works like this one. Joseph P. DiMino January 16, 2023 at 3:54 PM Delighted you like the work, Andrea; thank you so much. Have a great day!

Susan Woodrow January 16, 2023 at 2:04 PM love this moon write :) Joseph P. DiMino January 16, 2023 at 3:55 PM The moon seems always a dreamy topic. Thank you, Susan. Blessings.

Victor Buhagiar January 16, 2023 at 9:27 AM Don't be too hard on yourself. God will always find a way. Joseph P. DiMino January 16, 2023 at 11:40 AM Hi Victor; thank you so much my friend. Blessings.

Speaks Volumes January 16, 2023 at 8:47 AM A remarkable, pensive poem Joe.lt does echo wisdom. Joseph P. DiMino January 16, 2023 at 11:41 AM So willing to forgive others, far stricter with myself. Thank you, Wen. Blessings.