That's Poetry

The difference between good poetry
and great poetry – not a concentration
of words and phrases, nor meter
and rhyme...but the source, that gives
longevity its immortal time – 
It is where we begin, how we learn,
and, therefore see: it is the difference
between, those who came before,
and those who are truly Free.  One
does not go out and observe, hoping
to be inspired – it is the outing, and
then the poetry that is fired, burns
to the surface, dissolving all bone
and flesh in its way...one does not
think to write a poem – one lives,
and then perishes in the expressive
process: That is poetry!
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De Beaulieu Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 11:18 AM
Hello Joe Di Mino, congratulations on POTD. Yes one lives to create a poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene\
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 10:18 AM
Hello Joe, your welcome. Enjoy your day my friend./ Darlene/
DiMino Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Thank you so much, Darlene. So pleased you like this one. Your support means a lot to me. Blessings.
Hoffman Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 7:18 AM
This is so true! I enjoyed this immensely, Joe.
DiMino Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 8:50 AM
Hi Franci; thank you. Have a beautiful, great poetic day!
Schack Avatar
September 26, 2023 at 11:07 PM
supercool and supertrue. enjoy my stuff too. feel free to comment. peace.
DiMino Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 8:52 AM
Hi Daniel -- thank you. Will do! Blessings.
Andresen Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 11:33 AM
- That is poetry ... congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
DiMino Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 6:12 PM
Thank you, Sunshine; blessings my friend. Have a beautiful day!
Sands Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations Joe. Somehow, my avatar is showing with Ann's commemt below?
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 10:32 AM
That's ok, Heidi; I understood my friend. Write! Write! Have a lively, beautiful day! Thank you.
One Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 8:19 AM
I see it was poem of the day also, that comes as no surprise to me. You always write thought provoking great poetry.
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 8:22 AM
Thank you, my friend; keep pounding on those keys of yours, your symphonies outstanding!
La France Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 5:56 AM
Silent, your poem to self is beautifully penned and very emotional to read, so nice to see you writing on PS, have missed you and a big congratulations on receiving a derserving POEM OF THE DAY. Hope you stay for awhile ~peace and tranquility _Constance
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 8:12 AM
Wow Constance! Thank you for drawing my attention to such a magnificent work. Really poetic Genius -- if writers block producers such fine works, maybe we should change the term to, writer's valuable incubation time. Blessings!
Romios Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 10:34 PM
Prince De Mino! Sorry am one of the last responders. I was sick after lunch. And had to sleep. Glad,really glad Tom let me know about this hours ago! This as to be a Fav for me. And you are one of my FAVS here, long before the POTD. You are kind, humble, supportive and never embarrassed me in open Post as two lunkheads did. Both think they are gods gift to humanity.You show respect for other poets. I get a bang out of some POets who will sign every POTD twinners..who will never sign any poem of mine or any POTD I got. So proud Of you as a human being and so grateful we are friends. Congratulations Pangie Panagiote,
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 8:08 AM
Thank you, Pangie; I try my best, "to do on to others..." -- perfect I am not...but if I can fool a few so cherished as you, with such expectations, motivations, I will try even harder. Ila appreciates your thoughtfullness -- you are treasured. Blessings. We pray for your speedy recovery.
Hankins Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 7:34 AM
Panagiota - This "lunkhead" has a doctors degree in theology, taught at the college level, and never did anything that should have embarrassed you in "open post." Also, I do NOT think I am "gods gift to humanity." Really, you ought to be ashamed!
Romios Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 11:55 PM
Forgot to say..,Congratulations.Prince, bet your PRINCESS IS PROUD OF YOU. HI ILA, PANAGIOTA
Rodrigues Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 8:57 PM
Great! Life and poetry…happen! Congratulations on POTD!
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 7:57 AM
Aint that the loving turth! Wonderful, hobby, vocation, devotion -- Life!
Sands Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 4:31 PM
POTD so what more is there to say ~ Silent One it truly had to be... sending so many congrats such a joy to have you back, even if just for a while ~ with kindest thoughts and a happy smile Ann xx
Sands Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 10:22 AM
I am not sure how Ann's comment is with my avatar????
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 8:03 AM
I agree. Welcome back my friend. A POTD is perfect. Outstanding! So are you.
Cholt Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 3:48 PM
Congratulations on POTD. A very deserving winner.
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 8:01 AM
W.A.. This was unexpected -- but I am joyfully whallowing in it. Thank you my friend.
James Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Congratulations on your POTD Joe. Emilia : )
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Thank you, Emilia; have a beautiful Day!
Pandit Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 3:10 PM
That is poetry, indeed! Well written, Joe. BIG congrats on poem of the day.
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 7:59 AM
Thank you, Vijay. Blessings!
Hankins Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:51 PM
Back to say Congratulations on your P.O.T.D., Joe. I'm certainly not surprised.
DiMino Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 7:55 AM
Milton, you are spoiling me...thank you! Blessings my friend.
Edmonds  Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:11 PM
An awesome write Joe, I believe great poetry doesn’t have to be guided by rules, inspiration is the poet’s tool. What’s written from the heart goes to the heart. Congratulations on poem of the day… Belle
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:18 PM
That is the only way it can be genuine -- I will always take genuine over flash and glitter. Thank you. I greatly appreciate your positive feedback and thoughtful contribution. Blessings!
La France Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 1:21 PM
Joe, wonderful, and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY enjoy the honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:15 PM
Still pinching myself. Thank you my friend. Have a beautiful day!
Nicole Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 12:11 PM
I completely agree ! *That's Poetry* It is beyond forms or phrases, meter or syllable count. Inspiration comes from within, as the heart places each emotion upon the page. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Joe, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:14 PM
Thank you for such kind and thoughtful words -- I've always said, poetry is closer to magic than any of Houdini's manifestations. Blessings my friend!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 11:56 AM
Wonderful words. Congrats on POTD. God bless you. Love, Gina
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 2:11 PM
Thank you, Gina; have a beautiful day!
Rone Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 9:51 AM
You truly captured your readers Joe. Alot of the subjects and themes fire division. Your piece should grant us all a temporare peace. Thanks and congrats!
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 10:11 AM
Wow! Thank you my friend. Blessings!!
Goldsmith Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 8:40 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! A "Wonderful" write. This will be a favorite for many. A great read on a down day to get inspired. Have a blessed day.....................
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 9:31 AM
Hi Paula; so pleased this is an enjoyable pick-me-up for you. I hate those days...know well what you mean. Thank you so much for your kind words, and reassurance, that poetry travels deeper than words. Blessings to you and yours!
Balasubramanian Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Wonderful write. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and day
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 9:26 AM
Thank you Rama; every once in a while a poet gets it right enough. This seems to be one of those grateful times. Blessings!
Peck Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 7:49 AM
A wonderful definition of poetry! "...the source that gives longevity its immortal time..."I love that and am making this poem a favorite. Congratulations on a well-deserved POTD!
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 9:23 AM
Hi Ann; you made my day! Blessings my friend!
Jayasankar Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 7:29 AM
"One lives and then perishes in the expressive process"... so true.. loved this line... Congrats on your POTD honour Jo DiMino... God bless... ~ Ani
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Hi Anitha; thank you, my friend -- there is no other way...that is not counterfeit or merely vicarious. Blessings!
Wolf Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 7:14 AM
Like Real Estate, Poetry should be a moving experience! Congratulations on POTD, Joe. Here's to many more! ~ Gershon
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 9:19 AM
Count on you to bring a smile to the face of all who are blessed to know you. Thank you my friend!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 5:17 AM
Such is poetry! I still carry with me the poems that have moved me since childhood, and even when I am not composing poetry, I know I am living it. I love this poem Joe, congratulations on POTD, this one be a fave for me. Have a fabulous day! ~Maureen
DiMino Avatar
September 13, 2021 at 9:16 AM
Hi Maureen; me also -- I have recited to myself Poe's "From childhood's hour, I have not seen as others saw, etc..." thousands of times over my 74 years. Blessings my friend.
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