Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Soul Journey

As I look back
failure was never
an option…

destined
to repeat until the lesson
learned – 

As I look back, 
I have been schooled 
and graded for life

by death --
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The soul skips and bumps
a corduroy road – these often
alter pass vehicles we call the
Human Body And Currier -- 
I transport no angel messages
nor devils to lament -- 
no convictions other than
my time profitably spent -- 
Profitably Spent, not meaning an
accumulation of victories...but a 
process of divining, sinking – drawing
out of the earth more than I ever put in….

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sara Etgen-Baker August 17, 2026 at 4:32 PM what profund imagery in these words: The soul skips and bumps a corduroy road Thought provoking. Faving. Joseph P. DiMino August 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM Thank you, Sara. Pleased that you could relate so positively to this work. Thank you for the FAV!

CayCay Godwin August 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM Interesting and engaging this is an individualistic soul's avalanche of thoughts, feelings, wonderments and views, et al and everything in between. I felt you feeling. CayCay Joseph P. DiMino August 14, 2026 at 12:04 PM Thank you, CayCay; a great comment!

Joe Maverick August 13, 2026 at 1:37 PM A poem from your heart and mind i Find.? Good to read your thoughts Joe Dimino.' Joseph P. DiMino August 13, 2026 at 4:48 PM Thank you, Joe; from the heart...no other way to write.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 13, 2026 at 10:23 AM - Effective goal setting – an important foundation for a good life ... we don't need trophies, Joe :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino August 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM Absolutely! Today, they mean nothing; everyone gets a trophy...doesn't even enter my mind. Thank you, Anne.

Hiya Sharma August 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM Yes the process of divining and sinking! This is such a philosophically wise and creative poem, enriched with heartfelt emotions, dear Joe.. life and death, they really do teach us everything and especially death.. when we realise failures were never truly what they seemed, but what they became thereafter Nd what they wanted us to learn! It was always a process.. we do not transport angelic or demonic trends.. but just a soul that drifts.. in seasons and seconds.. beautiful! This is a must FAVE 💫💫 Brilliant work as always! Sending you starbeams ⭐💜 Joseph P. DiMino August 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM Hi Hiya; you really got into this work. Love your comment. Thank you; made my day.