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Set In Our Ways

I try to tell myself
as often as possible that
I know nothing 

you see, then there is
always open to learn

I see nothing
so my eyes must stay
sharp

I hear nothing
so I listen
even into the silence

I am never there
so time should not be
wasted

keep trying to prove
my love

appreciated by those
who also hold me dear

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/21/2025 1:09:00 AM

Love God, love your neighbor. Always a winner.

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/21/2025 3:50:00 AM

For sure; thank you, Victor. Wise and loving comment.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/20/2025 6:43:00 PM

Great perspective to always have in mind, my friend.

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/21/2025 3:51:00 AM

Hi Gershon; I try...always having to remind myself. Never certain I am going to heaven, often having to clean off my shoes.

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/20/2025 2:16:00 PM

Good one mate, we can't get irate' there might Be a plummet in our rateing state? Too many Times I've tried so hard.' Yet couldn't escape Me own backjyard..N its been fulla junk and Things; i've kept. The odd barrel of anger and tons Of regret.' Yes there's a time to be still. And relax A bit, see when the Lord drives out some run hits'

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/20/2025 6:22:00 PM

Sounds like a plan, Joe; In the silence, all is still, paused over the lips of eternity...now I know the meaning of a word-drop, and the ripple voice of eternal sea. God wants to speak to us, constantly I think...if we only quiet down enough. Blessings my friend.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/20/2025 12:11:00 PM

What a powerful write you have here. We can always learn something new. Have a blessed day writing away.........

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/20/2025 1:29:00 PM

I think so. Only 2 know-it-alls, I must listen to are~ God and my wife -- oh, and our family cat, so that makes 3.

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/19/2025 5:21:00 PM

'tis humbling as we age to understand that in the big picture 'we know nothing.' Your poem captures that thought beautifully. Keep writing in your poetic voice. It fills a void...wishing you a splendid evening, Sara

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/19/2025 9:26:00 PM

Thank you, Sara; as well yourself keep up the great work. Your poems are very beautiful and inspiring. Have a wonderful evening!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/19/2025 1:02:00 PM

Great description of what it means to be "open-minded" but in the good way. Very well done, Joe

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/19/2025 1:19:00 PM

Hi Andrea; thank you. So easy to write this one -- just how I feel about life.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/19/2025 9:52:00 AM

- Briefly summarize: tools for everyone, Joe :) - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/19/2025 10:33:00 AM

Hi Anne; thank you, have a beautiful creative day!

Valsa George

Date: 8/19/2025 5:56:00 AM

Nobody knows everything. All of us are people of imperfections. We can keep striving to become more perfect. Let us love others so that we are also loved. This humility of yours is much appreciated.

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/19/2025 9:46:00 AM

Hi Valsa; I look down on no one -- we are all wayward souls, equally loved and being redeemed by God. Loved does not mean that, we are not subject to the judgement of our behavior. God, likewise, is not separate, living outside His law. This statement, may appear poorly written to some; seeming, somewhat convoluted...but it is not. Every word is where I want it, exactly placed, for clear elucidation. I understand my intentions perfectly:)) In my opinion:)) Thank you, my friend. You are very wise.