Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

The Refrain

Poetry to be had in most 
everything -- the ceiling fan for 
instance, it's off now; heat slicing 
blades silenced -- 
            a ticking clock becoming more 
apparent, poetry in the on-wall
antique as well; thinking that if only
crystal moderns we could have outlawed -- 
keeping strong the heartbeat refrain of old pendulum
swingers....a wind, a fond nudge
when needed, and animation resumes rhythmic
and unimpeded.  I miss you.

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Andrea Dietrich January 31, 2026 at 5:56 PM Ahhh so nice and sentimental! Joseph P. DiMino January 31, 2026 at 7:39 PM Thank you, Andrea; beneath this strong, tough exterior, is a marshmallow center:) Blessings my friend.

sara Etgen-Baker January 30, 2026 at 5:37 PM truly poetic fodder is everywhere. well said. Joseph P. DiMino January 31, 2026 at 4:23 AM Yes, thank you, Sara: Poetry is really only saying things with deeper, more aware commitment. Treatment of words in such a way that gives the reader desire and space for personal mental, spiritual interaction. In short, poetry is more thoughtful. To be poetic involves heartfelt communion on a creative level that does not exist even with dear, profound prose. Great prose often exhibit strong poetic language. My 2 cents on the subject.

Joe Maverick January 29, 2026 at 10:26 PM Poetry and existence Joe Dimino' What more can I say.? Joseph P. DiMino January 30, 2026 at 3:02 AM Hi Joe; feeling my age. The bigger picture matters little to me lately. Missing the little baubles of affection, and the people that made me happy. Circumstances I had more empathy with.