Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

To Know Thy Self

To know Thy Self
is to know a universe:

I peel back the onion of me…

tears are only a surface
of my journey; 

for there is
sweetness enough to enhance
any dish; 

In fact, each of us
is a banquet of discovery – 

awaiting the chef, our nature that of
a culinary soul, to assemble and toss, 

fresh from the garden of God’s greening –

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DM Babbit August 18, 2020 at 8:23 AM So interesting, I may be a smorgasbord. Joseph P. DiMino August 18, 2020 at 8:38 PM Each of us embodies an entire universe. So pleased this one got you thinking. What the heck, if I'm entirely bunkers it's fun anyway to speculate. Have a great evening my friend!

Gershon Wolf August 4, 2020 at 5:37 PM Fascinating write: Never thought of myself this way... Maybe afraid to peel the layers. Who knows/knew? Thanks, Joe! :) gw Joseph P. DiMino August 5, 2020 at 10:03 AM I really feel, that we are only beginning to know man's true place in the universe, each of us important as the whole. Blessings my friend!!

Silent One August 1, 2020 at 9:24 AM I agree, because we have the whole universe inside us... Your thoughts are profound my friend.. Joseph P. DiMino August 1, 2020 at 12:40 PM Thank you, Si; you have no idea just how much I appreciate your loyalty and encouragement. Blessings my friend!

Janice Canerdy July 30, 2020 at 7:09 AM Joe, this poem is SO delightful and uplifting--love the metaphors! Janice Joseph P. DiMino July 30, 2020 at 10:24 AM Thank you so much, Janice. Have a beautiful day!!