Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

The Bargain

Generally, I am on
the Clean Side; but,
garden soil is my
rich exception -- 

I wallow in it,
a piggy for the scent
and feel -- 

Sort of like, training
wheels on bicycles
are for sissies,

glove-less, I dip and
knead; saturate and 
soak. Claw! Compact!
Sniff the compost, 
deeply investing with
bacteria: praising, composing
a reverent hymn, How gloriously
Efficient Is Nature!~ our
Mother recycling, wasting
nothing, reusing all,
earth gripping back my hand,

a bargain seal of the grave --

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Bill Baker July 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM The earth is dear to us because it is the source of God's first human creation. Glad you like it, Joe. Bill Joseph P. DiMino July 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM I love gardening, veggies and all sorts of good things. For about 30 years I was a pure vegetarian, eat nothing that came from an animal. Never hurt me a bit. Was very physically active -- never short on strength nor energy. Short on brains? That depends on who you speak to. Not my first wife please!

sara Etgen-Baker July 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM I, too, love digging and planting in our yards, sans gloves...something about the feel and the smell....I feel closer to God when I do so, if that makes sense. Enjoyed the read; have a splendid evening, Sara Joseph P. DiMino July 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM Yes, makes perfect sense. Thank you, Sara; have a beautiful writing day!

Anne-Lise Andresen July 31, 2025 at 6:12 AM - Compost soil is the best, Joe :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino July 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM The best! Thank you, Anne; have a wonderful day!