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The Perfect Poem and Story

Sometimes the last to know a heart is its owner; needing a fresh ear to listen, to nestle, embrace and navigate— I think, before the end, every beat should be accounted for: the lost and not found, the never searched weighing heavily on a aging spirit—at the least, one should know, thoroughly, where they have been before taking on any new journey. But this is not a perfect world...nor, somewhat sadly I must admit, will I ever write the perfect poem and story….

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/2/2020 2:04:00 AM

Each time I write a poem I wonder "will this be the one?" just like every time I paint a painting, and the reply is "not this one" every time, which might be why I am still writing poems and painting canvases.

Joe Dimino
Date: 6/3/2020 1:46:00 PM

Could be, Caren. Actually I think we are at our best when creating; happiest, for we are doing the example of our God. Thank you, my friend.

Charlie Smith

Date: 4/18/2020 1:26:00 PM

Keep trying my friend. Google Chris Poindexter, you remind me of him. Good job Joe...

Joe Dimino
Date: 4/22/2020 9:07:00 AM

Hi Charlie; I did just that, thanks to your suggestion. Very enlightening and wonderfully versed works. I think he is an outstanding poet. Blessings my friend!