Poetry

I Don’t know that poetry can light anything, beyond a page -- when the world in a loop of dark lows… Though Heaven hears Mother’s woeful woes, Freewill her nursery's obstacle….

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/18/2023 7:55:00 PM

Great point to ponder, my friend. I don't know either... Perhaps a song can do a better job, music being the window to the soul.

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/18/2023 9:18:00 PM

It's up to people...Freewill -- but one sided is not enough. And there is no compromising with evil. Blessings my friend.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/17/2023 6:44:00 AM

It grants a relief--not the answer to everything--especially when the world is in a loop as you say. Well done, my friend.

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/17/2023 7:17:00 AM

Hi Vijay; wise comment. Poetry can be wings and ethereal soaring, or, at the least, a relief valve on a pressure cooker, or vent in a smoke filled, fart filled bar.... What it can't be is, substitute for reality. Blessings my friend. Thank you.

Mat Ignacio

Date: 11/16/2023 8:01:00 PM

this one made me pause - well done

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/17/2023 7:18:00 AM

Hi Mat; really all it was meant to do, make myself think as well. Blessings my friend.

Silent One

Date: 11/16/2023 7:53:00 PM

Poetry is the most beautiful form of protest.. you have a remarkable way with words..

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/17/2023 7:19:00 AM

Thank you, Sir; your support and encouragement are precious to me. Blessings my friend.