Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Preservation

It can take time
to analyze verse:
 
casting a baited mind-hook  
from an unknown dock, 

sinking through depths of frothy
foreign sea, 

rouge wave against an inquisitive line 
can quickly carry off the metaphoric fishes 
of others -- 

slippery-syllabic think and feel – 

salivating-insatiable-sensibility:

We are not so different from God
and devils when it comes grasping -- 
taking possessive hold of the soulful
works of literate others…. We devour
to know.  With a Sacristan's heart then preserve 
every fertile digestion.

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Gershon Wolf May 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM Amazing, Joe. Each line a treasure, worth taking the time to understand and digest. Right into my FAVES this goes. Thanks, gw Joseph P. DiMino May 31, 2026 at 4:47 AM A FAVE! Ok. Thank you, Gershon. Made my day.

Valsa George May 30, 2026 at 8:23 PM I feel it will take greater time for us to analyze your verse as you travel off the track and pack layers of meaning to it. I am 'sinking in the frothy sea' of your strange broodings. Joseph P. DiMino May 31, 2026 at 4:51 AM Thank you, Valsa; for taking time to deeply read this work. There are so many fine writers here, on Soup, and one has little time to read a fraction of what is gifted, and yet write our own stuff, which is a Divine Commandment. Have a blessed weekend my friend!

Andrea Dietrich May 30, 2026 at 3:03 PM Great words here. I think I am a bit shallow. I don't enjoy taking time to analyze things. If the meaning isn't clear to me right away, I just moved on. Hmmm I wonder what that says about me Joseph P. DiMino May 30, 2026 at 3:43 PM You're just explaining how you feel about poetry, which is perfectly fine. Everyone approaches poetry their own way. Poetry is inclusive as to subject matter and styles. Myself, it depends on the mood, sometimes this and other times a little more of that. Thank you, Andrea.

Joe Maverick May 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM Indigestion though? Joe Dimino what if It strikes? The spiritual type..And I am not joking here..Its not good at all if We grab the wheel and try to steer.' Joseph P. DiMino May 30, 2026 at 3:48 PM God gave us dominion -- that is how I approach life. I believe we are destined to know all, and do exactly as Father does. Long way to maturity. We are just babes when it comes to spiritual duty and understanding. Children.

Hiya Sharma May 30, 2026 at 10:25 AM Oh how delicate and visceral this is..! it takes true depth to analyse a piece of art as is, because it's not just what the eyes see, but also what the soul feels, especially that of the person who created it! I'm absolutely loving how you've layered each line here, carefully, Joe! Such a pleasure reading your work, once again! Sending you best wishes & light. Joseph P. DiMino May 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM Thank you, thank you, thank you...you made my day, Hiya! Blessings!

Anne-Lise Andresen May 30, 2026 at 10:22 AM - Deep analysis ... interestingly written, Joe :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino May 30, 2026 at 12:30 PM Thank you, Anne; have a beautiful writing day -- Blessings!