Home » Poems » Joe Dimino » The Heart of Poetry

The Heart of Poetry

I think at times I am unfair with poetry, wanting perfection I am not -- wanting poetry to clarify, purify...as though poetry were independent from its source alas, poetry is only worthy as its loss.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/30/2025 7:23:00 PM

And yet, without reaching for perfection, the very blood drains from our arteries and veins.

Joe Dimino
Date: 6/30/2025 8:25:00 PM

That's how we can tell we are being spiritually truthful, living words, that pulse, sweat and drain. Nothing special comes without total commitment. Perfection does not exist...who would want it? The human psyche and soul would never be satisfied with perfection, a barrier one can't pass and go beyond. Boy can I shovel it when I get started. Thank you, Gershon. Blessings.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/29/2025 1:18:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "The Heart of Poetry" write. I feel if the writer writes from their heart then it will be a great write. It is up to the reader to say, how good it was to read. What one person loves another will hate. Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............

Joe Dimino
Date: 6/29/2025 4:21:00 PM

I agree, Paula; write from the heart, what the heart dictates -- everything else will fall into place. Thank you, my friend.

Joe Maverick

Date: 6/29/2025 5:39:00 AM

May you only gain..Joe Dimino, again and again'

Joe Dimino
Date: 6/29/2025 7:15:00 AM

We are only good as what we don't have or fail to develop. Thank you, Joe. Have a great day!

Tom Woody

Date: 6/29/2025 5:33:00 AM

Poetry from the human heart will always be beautifully imperfect, as it should be. Wishing you the best Joe

Joe Dimino
Date: 6/29/2025 7:18:00 AM

I think you are right, Tom; as God made us for his pleasure and love. Nurturing our growth.