Sometimes More Is Less

Sometimes more is less – 
like, overworking a painting,
blurring the eye-feast with an
excess of dabs and strokes, a 
mix reminding me of too deeply 
breathed tokes; or a poem, with 
a vomit of words – nixing participation
for the reader, the mental pecks
he came for, like a bird at a 
mystical feeder, that odd-ball
supplier, limping away on one
good leg, a strange god in
unnatural, featherless attire, yet 
a bird in heart, but not quite the
airborne flier~he dreams...

I pause, at the lit-edge of clouds...
content to linger, and simply
wonder of the beaming linings,
careful not to invade; I stop, 
at the visual, velveteen texture
of roses, keeping my distance, 
inhaling the intoxicating wafts
while restraining my hand of
usual dissection – like the surging
of your love, freely given~allowing
me my private melt, as I, you, an
intimate journey into uncharted
bliss....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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George Avatar
March 20, 2022 at 12:03 AM
Overdoing can often spoil the charm. There is a golden mean and when we strike it, everything will be fine, be it painting, poetry or human relations ! Giving the space each one deserves and never over expecting can lead to blissful relations. How beautifully you have conveyed the idea in your innate style ! Stellar write Joe!
DiMino Avatar
March 20, 2022 at 6:33 AM
Thank you, Valsa; as like you do, and I am certain most writers do, I try to convey my ideas to others in the most lucid, yet imaginative way that I can -- here I think it worked out fairly well...so, thank you for letting me know. Your encouragement means a lot to me. Blessings!
Romios Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 10:49 AM
Hi, Prince! Honestly, this is an extraordinary work and a Fav! Is is very atypical of most writes that I see! ***************************** Your poetry is always a delight. Reason being....you are unafraid to be you!! I think I need more of your courage. Send some .....please? Your imagery is far from outstanding. So proud you go beyond boundaries and forms. Wish this would be a POTD. This is totally soul-born and stunning! Congratulations on this fine work. Hugs, Panagiota
DiMino Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 11:31 AM
Well...I am overwhelmed by your comment -- to say you made my day would be an understatement...more like, year or decade! Bless you my friend. I will cherish your words for always. Joe.xox
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