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There Was a Time

There was a time in days of yore perhaps far back before a cave had a door – when faith was everything Before we thought we knew, and dreams and prayers more mattered There was a primitive time before science recognized when all was myth and ethereal drift.... till our fantasies and politicking produced a world of real fire breathing dragons, reddening many skies and lands There was a time when man yet had plenty of time....

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 7/20/2023 6:17:00 PM

Love this, Joe. It's a fave. :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/21/2023 6:12:00 AM

Thank you, Evelyn; you made my day. Blessings!

Heidi Sands

Date: 7/19/2023 2:08:00 PM

Great one Joe! :)

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/19/2023 2:30:00 PM

Hi Heidi; thank you my friend. Have a beautiful day. Blessings!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/19/2023 11:42:00 AM

Before we thought we knew, and dreams and prayers more mattered---powerful thoughts my friend. How we change with time! Well said, Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/19/2023 11:47:00 AM

Hi Vijay; still waiting for the better:) Blessings my friend.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 7/19/2023 11:21:00 AM

Yes Joe, if the ages have stolen one important thing from many sections of mankind, it is TIME. we never seem to have enough time anymore. Well written my friend. I enjoyed this one greatly. SV

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/19/2023 11:49:00 AM

Ah! -- the question of the ages...how do we get ourselves more time -- excluding prison I mean:) Blessings my friend. Have a great day!

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/19/2023 8:40:00 AM

So true, Joe! A fantastic write! Blessings, Kim M

Joe Dimino
Date: 7/19/2023 11:50:00 AM

Hi Kim; we each try to make a positive contribution. I hope this serves some good purpose. I would write no matter. Poetic ego. Blessings my friend!