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Power of the Mind

Often I am content to just think...
sitting still and using a mental
scatter-gun on my brain – seeing
where the pellets go, admiring
the splatter pattern, and, most 
important is what flies back – 
previously unknown to me.  
                           These are
the unintended ricochets that
make for interesting analysis – 

Once I saw the face of a past
life, looking fondly at me: “a
pleasure to meet you!” – I had
my reservations....

Copyright © Joe Dimino | Year Posted 2022

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Lindsay Laurie Date: 1/10/2022 2:56:00 PM Hello Joe ... most of us have a few skeletons in the cupboard that just won't go away. Reflecting on the past is one way our powerful minds remind us so we can do better now - thank you Joe - Lindsay Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 1/10/2022 6:49:00 PM You too! Thank you, Lindsay; sound and compassionate advice. I envy those, nearing the end of life, who look back and say, I would not change a thing. I would change much...but, I do realize that there are deeper mysteries involved -- and no one should eat his or her one own heart. That is not something our loving God wants. Blessings my friend!

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/9/2022 3:08:00 PM Hello Joe DiMino, I do not blame you. For some it would be awful to meet the past. Enjoy your evening my friend. Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 1/10/2022 6:51:00 PM Wise advice. Thank you, Darlene. Blessings! Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/10/2022 12:36:00 PM Hello Joe DiMino, For me it would be awful to meet my past. I have put it behind me. Why because it was hurtful. Yesterday is gone. Today is new, Tomorrow begins another day. Tis is how i live my days now. Never looking back. Enjoy your day my friend. Joe Dimino Date: 1/9/2022 3:23:00 PM Believe me, I have a lot I am ashamed of, and if given the opportunity would jump at a chance to do over, correcting my wrongs. Blessings my friend.

Bill Baker Date: 1/9/2022 2:59:00 PM An intriguing way to examine your thought Joe. I liked your poem. It gave me something new to think about. Bill Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 1/9/2022 3:20:00 PM Thank you, Bill; these introspection types of writings, are my favorite form of personal expression. Blessings, Joe.

Debra L Brown Date: 1/9/2022 1:59:00 PM Hello! Joe This is an enthralling piece of poetry. Blessings ~ Debra Login to Reply Joe Dimino Date: 1/9/2022 2:18:00 PM Thank you, Deb; it was so entertaining to right. So pleased you like the work. Blessings!