Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Treasure Your Freedom

I have to admit
at times I am intellectually 
lazy – settling for the thoughts
and leadership of others.  Being
wrong is a heavy responsibility
when it comes to life and death. 
When it comes to failure or success.
The chef knows the heartache of
a bad flavor.  The captain, a sunk 
ship.  The father, no roof over his
family’s head.  What must God think?
With infinite wells provided, and so few,
having the blessed opportunity, willing to 
draw for themselves.
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"Youth is too often wasted on the young"
as Freedom on the Free!

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sara Etgen-Baker September 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM a wonderful reminder....your poem resonated with me...faving. Joseph P. DiMino September 18, 2026 at 5:41 AM A FAV! Thank you, Sara, made my day! Blessings.

Gershon Wolf September 13, 2026 at 7:47 PM "The father, no roof over his family's head" -- grabbed me in the gut... I myself was too close to that point the last 10 years of my first marriage. Little wonder it ended in divorce, eh? ... A timely reminder for me. Thanks, Joe. Joseph P. DiMino September 13, 2026 at 8:41 PM Every one's life is book's worth. Uncomplicated moments, but no simple stories. Thank you, Gershon.

Valsa George September 13, 2026 at 2:32 AM God has given enough opportunities for everyone. But we refuse to draw from His abundance and keep worrying. Here you too undertake a self introspection and feel regret over having been lazy. A thoughtful composition. Joseph P. DiMino September 13, 2026 at 6:27 AM Lazy and ashamed for not having made the best of my abundant opportunities. I my later years, the clock winding down more quickly, I sleep less, trying not to waste a moment of awake time. Blessings my friend.

Hiya Sharma September 11, 2026 at 5:51 AM Ohhh sigh! This is such a thought-provoking reminder and also, deeply introspective.. how we are often caught in the tug of war.. between what is right and what is wrong, and ohh the repercussions of those wrong decisions.. especially when we have immense responsibilities and we are accountable for the welfare of others.. and to think of the Almighty ~ sigh.. immensely profound this poem is, dear Joe! sending you light and poetic warmth. 💫💫🌙🌙 Joseph P. DiMino September 11, 2026 at 8:53 AM Such a wonderful, inspiring comment! Thank you, Hiya. I do often apology to God for myself and others, seeing Him with tears in his eyes. He is not removed from His Creation, observing and feeling all that we do -- bound by His Own Free Will to allow us to learn and govern for ourselves. His control over the world is far more subtle than most ministers understand. We must do more for ourselves if to be safe and happier. The Second Coming is up to our direct, positive participation.

Kim Rodrigues September 11, 2026 at 5:19 AM Good introspection. We all must inspect, ponder our thoughts and humanity. Joseph P. DiMino September 11, 2026 at 8:46 AM Hi Kim; I am really upset with Democrat Liberals pushing Social Communism in our Nation: someone once told me, God provides for even the birds in the wilderness, but He does not throw seed in their nests. Contrary to what Liberal Democrats suggest, Work is not a dirty word. Blessings my friend.