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Options

Unlike the Sun
I have always had 
Options – not to be
Constant  
Turning light on and
Off at will  

Choosing my own horizons
Clear or inclement pigments
I can paint with a broad abstract
Brush
Or dot and dab a refining master -- 
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The Soul accepts all contrasts
And textures

A Higher Nature must decide which to frame

Or discard --

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Valsa George

May 13, 2026 at 8:39 PM

This is so powerful a thought. We have free will and we can choose our own path. To have options either for good or bad before us is a great thing. A great poem. Love it. "The soul accepts all contrasts and textures"! A great line.

Joseph P. DiMino

May 14, 2026 at 8:49 AM

Hi Valsa; made my day. Thank you!

Joe Maverick

May 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Geeez Joe Domino..' If you can imagine Me with the ' thumb and forefinger gauge.?' Well thats me mentally watching your work here.' Hmm i think There is room for improvement.? But I Just can't put my finger on it..Mind you As its fresh it'd smudge i'd say..Then you might do ' square-words.' Lol))) dang hard to fit in are that type of communication.' Enjoyed mate.'

Joseph P. DiMino

May 12, 2026 at 10:55 AM

Hi Joe; all about personal responsibility. Other than giving us a way out, the innate sense to cure or solve anything, God only occasionally interferes, a heart larger than all universes combined. Thank you, Joe.

sara Etgen-Baker

May 11, 2026 at 4:56 PM

wow! insightful and profound words. These words struck a chord with me: The Soul accepts all contrasts And textures A Higher Nature must decide which to frame Or discard -- wishing you well...sending blessings, Sara

Joseph P. DiMino

May 12, 2026 at 5:03 AM

Thank you, Sara; I love to write. Hope this one has some extra appeal. Blessings my friend.

Gershon Wolf

May 10, 2026 at 7:54 PM

Solar power is nothing compared to Dimino power, I guess...

Joseph P. DiMino

May 11, 2026 at 5:16 AM

Each of us is the center of our own Universe (as God intends) -- now, depending on perspective, some would say our own sun or black hole -- it is up to us, that is what true Free Will is. Making choices is not Free Will. One has to be able also to create choices (infinite) if to have True Free Will.

Ink Empress

May 10, 2026 at 8:37 AM

Thank you, for these words; the soul accepts all contrasts and textures! Thats so deep! And I must ssy theres a beautiful cadence to your words, very catchy and melodious; I understand where it comes from, even as you reflect in an introspective manner, I feel theres music within you and your wife. Oh and i must point out; i also dont like jazz just like her hehe. Pleasure reading this soul warming poem. Sending you light always

Joseph P. DiMino

May 11, 2026 at 5:26 AM

Hi Empress. Love music. Used to sing the Our Father ever day, Lanza Style. Now I do it, occasionally, A-Capella at our Sunday prayer sessions we have in our home each weekend. Mostly just Ila and I are present, occasionally one or two others~ and a bunch very tolerant, perhaps even tone-deal angels (for heaven's acoustical protection) who applaud my sincere heartfelt efforts anyway. Thank you my friend, for such a fine, encouraging comment. Blessings. Have a great writing day!