The Perfect Poem

I thought to write
a perfect poem

but realized that's
just not me

most of my poems
blank honesty -- 

not rightly Classical

not wrongly Free

bound by the heart

I will pen the moment

take personal chances

let others plagiarize

destiny --
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DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 4:58 PM
The enigma of this poem, as I see it anyway. From what I have seen of nature and man, if there is a perfect, it would have to be a God. And if there is destiny, it would be predetermined by this God -- already written -- "let others plagiarize Destiny". I will just in the moment try to be. Screwy thinking I know.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Hello Joe Dimino I agree it is a perect poem. Enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 8, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Hello Joe Dimino, you are welcome. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Thank you, Darlene; have a beautiful day!
Rose  Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 2:49 PM
hmmm every poem is perfect I never see it any other way, lol, ...
DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Absolutely. In that sense, I would argue that perfect does not exist -- only truth is obtainable...and that does not require perfection.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Perfect poem. I would agree. Thanks for the POTD.
DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Thank you, Victor; blessings my friend.
Maverick Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 12:31 AM
We live in imperfection Joe Dimino, writing of Hopes, lies, lives, fear, the only place of perfect Poems will we reach, is when all our birthdays Are here.'
DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 6:12 AM
Brilliant, Joe! Born again, a new earth. Love it!
Greenhough Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Fabulous. There is nothing wrong with being yourself. The humility speaks to the value of inspiration.
DiMino Avatar
October 7, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Probably more wrong, when not being one's self. Wise perspective you give us, Hilda. Thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM
"The Perfect Poem" is this one because you wrote it. Writers write from the heart for their readers. Have a blessed/fun day writing away.........................
DiMino Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Perfect comment, Paula; thank you, Have beautiful weekend!
One Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Is there such a thing as a perfect poem when eyes are subjective and abstract? You are right about the plagiarizing part.. arnt all word recycled anyway..
DiMino Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Absolutely, as you say, we did not invent the words. Poets, like children with the outlines drawn for us, we color them our way. I could never stay within the lines. Thank you, Si.
Sharma  Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Gosh, this is such a moving and thought-provoking piece, dear Jo. I absolutely agree, there's no such thing like a 'perfect poem' as I believe, whatever we write reflect the fragments of our heart, embodied within flaws which make it truly beautiful and authentic! We pour our souls into the art of poetry and that's what truly defines us.. and distinguishes us from others .. "let others plagiarize destiny -" Very true, leat them forge fates and let's have faith in the path chosen for us by the divine light. Sending many best wishes to you, loved reading this ~
DiMino Avatar
October 6, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Brilliant, enlightening comment. Your sensitivity and willingness to share is always welcomed and appreciated. Thank you. Hiya. You words hold lots of treasures. Blessings.
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