Palm Reader

I thought to read
my own palm...took
a 5’ver out of my pocket
to be authentic

spoke out-loud
only listening too
the echo: 

“Does she love me,
or does she not?”

my wife had entered the 
room, and crept up behind
me: “She loves you!” and
took the 5’ver from the table.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Andresen Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
- Smart wife ... she has learned from the school of life :))) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Smarter than me by far:)) Thank you, Anne. She has all the degrees in the family.
Rose  Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Smile ! your so intuitive Joe, how can anyone resist this poem or the 5 ? lol
DiMino Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Thank you, Vie; fun write. What the heck?!
Empress Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Dear Joe, aw thats sweet how your wife said that and how she took the 5ver. Made me smile too, and how clever to be authentic youv used th 5ver, can feel the wittiness of that line! Your relationship with your wife sounds like a warm and loving one, one that needs to be written about more often! Pleasure reading you today. Sending you light always.
DiMino Avatar
March 18, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Unbreakable bond, Christ our cement. Thank you, IE. Blessings.
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Hahaha. This is adorable. How did she know she was the subject of your question? Heehee
DiMino Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
You haven't seen me:))
Buhagiar Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Your wife is great. Loved your poem.
DiMino Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Thank you, Victor; she is! Blessings my friend.
Greenhough Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Lol. Daisies are cheaper.
DiMino Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Oh no, I love flowers! Precious.
Wolf Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Ha, ha, ha, ha! Hilarious!
DiMino Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you, Gershon; earning a laugh from you, a true professional, makes me feel especially proud. Blessings my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Hello Joe, oh thank you for the laughter. Now you know she loves you. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Hello Joe, you are welcome. it made me laugh. this poem bighten my day. Cheers! /Darlene/
DiMino Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hi Darlene, thank you. We all need a good chuckle every now and then. It felt good to write something light and cheerful.
George Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
This is so humorous! I must say that your wife is clever with a healthy attitude to life. Have a joyful week ahead, dear Joe.
DiMino Avatar
March 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
To be married to me, one has to have a good sense of humor. She laughs at most everything I do -- a wonder we had children.
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