Old Friends

The Ghost denied he was a Ghost, though clearly I saw through -- Someone I knew in life, back then quite pink, substantial with lots and lots to do – tried and tried convincing him all to no avail, myself even now more pale till recognized he dear friend, himself who had read my eulogy….

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Joe Maverick

Date: 10/24/2023 9:39:00 AM

Only God knows it all Joe' I am happy to go Along and learn from experience, and the Lord.' Enjoyed reading today.)

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/24/2023 1:45:00 PM

True, only God knows all...and He did not make mindless slaves -- He created heirs.... Therefore, we can infinitely become wiser and greater.

Valsa George

Date: 10/22/2023 2:59:00 AM

This is eerie and humorous at the same time. I wonder if the ghosts know really that they are ghosts. . You recognized him as the one who read your eulogy.... so puzzling !! This is very apt for the season of Halloween. Enjoyed this surreal poem.

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/22/2023 6:23:00 AM

Yes, he read my eulogy, when I had died and he still was yet among the living. On a serious note, some Ghosts (spirits) do not immediately know they have passed on...when they are killed through tragic accident or murder; some who pass away, serious illness, after long suffering are kept sleeping in heaven, for a spell, guarded lovingly attended to by angels and other heavenly beings, till it is less traumatic for their awakening -- some are stuck on the astral, a dimension closely surrounding the earth, unable to ascend, a place where other troubled souls/spirits consciously interact. No one goes to hell for eternity, God loves us all. This is my understanding, and what I have experienced in my psychic/spiritual (meditations, prayers) journey. The definitive work on this subject, the best I have ever read is: "Life After Death" by Hanna Jacob Doumette.

The Situation

Date: 10/18/2023 6:55:00 PM

I got snatched away in the piece.

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/18/2023 8:47:00 PM

Hi Ts; all in spooky fun. Thank you my friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2023 12:21:00 PM

and it's cool to know you believe in ghosts. I personally believe they exist. I know several people who have great stories about them.

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/19/2023 8:09:00 PM

Sounds fascinating! I also look forward to the flick. There once was a sad little Ghost, teased for his fright-less boo -- unable to scare anyone while attracting many a bull -- sounded like an amorous moo. Oh, that poor little ghost! -- his white sheet always blue; Maytag man suggested bleach: agitated back and forth, screech screech screech!…

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/19/2023 12:34:00 PM

you might be iinterested to know that a movie is coming to theaters called Afterlife: Stories of people who died and came back to their bodies. I can't wait to see it.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 10/19/2023 12:33:00 PM

hahaha

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/18/2023 2:12:00 PM

Soup should sponsor a book of true ghost stories relayed by its members, collated by anonymous:) All profits donated to Ghost Writers retirement community -- Transylvania.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/18/2023 12:20:00 PM

Oh, I am so glad you told me to read this. It's really fascinating!

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/18/2023 1:58:00 PM

A fun topic, I know. I do not fear them, no doubt nor you.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/18/2023 4:09:00 AM

Ghosts are often in denial so its seems as the movies we watch depict it clearly, being Halloween this poem is very fitting Joe, a good one !

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/18/2023 8:13:00 AM

The problem with these movies is, young people watch, but in the back of their minds they think that it is all theater...and maybe something harmless to try: Working with tortured spirits, lost souls wandering the earth due to accidents or murder, therefore having left their bodies prematurely, can result in madness or demon possession. Most people who work in these capacities have gone through years of personal purification and surrender to God. And never should these things be attempted alone, remembering always that, God does the work -- not I: God is with me, around me, and inside of me....

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/17/2023 7:58:00 PM

Woah, this is a very captivating write with an intriguing storyline, definitely eerie yet heartfelt in the sense of emotions.. Your wordplay is impactful and I really enjoyed reading this!! 'Old friends' linked with a ghostly ambience, very creative of you!

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/18/2023 8:23:00 AM

Truth is probably a lot stranger than Fiction as a great mentor of ours once said.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 10/17/2023 8:48:00 AM

An interesting and fun ghost story, Joe. Great writing! :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/17/2023 1:42:00 PM

Thank you, Evelyn; just a little something from a Ghost Writer.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/17/2023 6:26:00 AM

Creatively rendered my friend. Very apt for the season of trick and treats.

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/17/2023 1:43:00 PM

Hi Vijay; what the heck. I use to love Halloween as a kid. Blessings.