Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

The Finger

I often stare into darkness...
awake, while lying in bed

stars and moon light
making shadows

some light always
finding its way in

(everything having a dark side
but not entirely without vision) – 

at length my eyes adjusting

the nature of manifest-physical

necessity the cause and effect
of evolution, down to the moment
and smallest detail of existence

seeing substance where shortly
before were only unsettling 
silhouettes; imagination our most
mysterious light~father and
mother of all inventions – 

devil and god of all wars. 

Less philosophical
more down to basics:
once my world was
entirely
a gold ring and the
blessed finger that
wore it

to eventually discover
that dear fingers never evolve
far beyond pointing and
wagging...the ultimate
kissoff with bit of upward juvenile
adjustment...

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Kim Rodrigues July 5, 2023 at 5:35 PM Pointing and wagging of fingers, worse the tall man…let’s put a gold ring back on the blessed finger and pull back on our complaints. We need to be more thankful. God bless you, Joe! Joseph P. DiMino July 6, 2023 at 2:17 AM Well said, my friend! A lesson to all in your very wise words. Blessings.

Victor Buhagiar June 27, 2023 at 10:21 PM Life is harsh and we often make the wrong choices. But God is compassionate and will see you through life. Joseph P. DiMino June 28, 2023 at 3:00 AM This trip was very difficult for me...but worth it! I learned a lot, and helped many rise with me -- so the mental pain and suffering is of no consequence. I would do it all over again but would try harder, feeling less sorry for myself. In fact, feeling blessed, grateful for Father's continued support despite my often spiritual weakness on vivid display. I constantly seek forgiveness from those loved ones I have inadvertently hurt. Close family and friends share our suffering. Blessings my friend.

Sally Eslinger June 27, 2023 at 7:16 PM Hmm…hoping you and yours are doing fine…a whole world of time & emoion herein, where there also did seem some evolution. Hugs, sally Joseph P. DiMino June 27, 2023 at 8:15 PM Wife number 2 and I are fine. A lot of poetic license here, not all true. But I was truly indeed married, first time, at age 16, to separate only 3 years latter -- missed the children most, which she gave me custody of not long afterward, so there was little bitterness in that respect. I was no angel either. Kids making kids.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 27, 2023 at 11:41 AM - It is often only small adjustments that are needed, Joe ... you can live the life you want to live, because the possibilities are often many more than you think :) - hugs Joseph P. DiMino June 27, 2023 at 11:54 AM For sure: where there is faith, one keeping open to subtle inspiration, often a better way or easier path is available. I have found that I am no more happier in a mansion than in far smaller, modest surroundings. You are correct: control desire, to master money. Blessings my friend.