Recipe For Love

I don’t think
there is a definitive recipe 
for love--
I mean, I’ve fried
broiled
baked
and no two
ever
come out 
exactly the same--

and, maybe,
that is the compelling
mystery:
if it could be duplicated
precisely
somehow love
would not 
remain love,
would it?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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De Beaulieu Avatar
September 9, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Hello Joe DiMino,I love this poem.I do not think there is a recipe for love. If there was I would be following it . Have a nice evening my friend.
DiMino Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 9:09 AM
You and me both. Thank you. Blessings!
Kiser Avatar
September 9, 2018 at 2:27 PM
Beautiful, especially: "I mean, I’ve fried broiled baked and no two ever come out exactly the same--"
DiMino Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 9:13 AM
Ain't that the truth! We love the best and the worst sometimes--ouch! I guess, love and fool all of us.
Ashley Avatar
September 8, 2018 at 2:45 PM
Indeed, I love the profound question posed as you end your beautiful and meaningful poem, Joe. That special chemistry that two unique individuals share together, in love..that magic blend of beings, can never be duplicated no matter how you cook it, dice it or slice it with another. A thought provoking and intriguing write. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan
DiMino Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 9:15 AM
Hi Susan. Such a beautiful reply! Right on! Thank you.
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