Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Tender Silence

I’ve read many scholarly 
works 

those firmly grounded and 
those firmly berserk

bored by page 2,
rarely anything new
doubtful that either are
true

with cute linguistic twerk
we fool the reader and self
bible yet my favorite top-shelf

Nostradamus and Cayce OK!
Shakespeare my brother
wordplay – Dickerson most
admired verse, Beethoven
when out-of-body my thirst -- 

at the end of the day
after labor pains me
all reason drains me
your unknowing sustains
me – more wisdom and
loving care, in the tender silence
God and you share……..

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Silent One November 25, 2023 at 6:14 AM I'm happy you have a book as a personal favourite..Expressed so well.. Joseph P. DiMino November 25, 2023 at 2:08 PM The bible is my favorite, and the greatest book humanity has ever produced. I believe, a spiritual work inspired by God. Thank you, Si; blessings my friend.

Valsa George November 24, 2023 at 8:20 PM You are right, many fool us with the play of language though there is nothing new or informative. But to be frank, I like to read anything written in beautiful language. As you say the Bible, I too feel is the best book ever written. It has stood the test of time and is relevant to all generations... the Book of Life. There is solace in the silent hours we share with God. Beautifully articulated wisdom, dear Joe. Joseph P. DiMino November 25, 2023 at 2:11 PM Thank you, Valsa; a very wise and thoughtful comment. Blessings.

Bill Baker November 21, 2023 at 4:12 PM I want to congratulate you for having a poem published in the latest edition of Poetry Soup's Anthologies! YEAH !!! I also want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, my friend. Bill Joseph P. DiMino November 22, 2023 at 6:05 AM Thank you, Bill; and a very blessed Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones. Brother in Christ. I just wrote you a Thanksgiving poem. Your comment inspired me.

Bill Baker November 21, 2023 at 4:11 PM Wonderful selection for your title, Joe. The poem is filled with wisdom and insight, but your last verse is what resonates with me most. I believe the Bible is the greatest book ever written. It helps us to understand how it is possible to find the Spirit of God within each of us. The knowing we can experience in that tender silence is the precious opportunity to be in the presence of God, (this could be what heaven is). ... being in the presence of the Creator God for eternity. Continued Joseph P. DiMino November 22, 2023 at 6:10 AM Thank you for your very wise and inspiring comment. Lots to ponder. I remind myself often, that if I have to give myself many reasons for doing something...it is probably wrong. We just know when right. God is God, always.

Victor Buhagiar November 20, 2023 at 3:58 AM Important to have the Bible first and foremost. Blessings. Joseph P. DiMino November 20, 2023 at 9:49 AM Absolutely, Victor! Thank you my friend. Have a great day!

Hilda Greenhough November 19, 2023 at 7:22 PM Occasionally we need a spiritual rest. Joseph P. DiMino November 20, 2023 at 3:29 AM Hi Hilda; thank you. Absolutely...and best rest is in the Crib of God. Blessings my friend.

Vijay Pandit November 19, 2023 at 1:26 PM You my friend are enlightened by the divine word--nothing else will come close to those words of wisdom. Blissful thoughts! Joseph P. DiMino November 19, 2023 at 6:21 PM Thank you, Vijay; you made my day! Blessings.