Treasures

If not for the wrong I have 
witnessed, I’d have little to
know of good -- discovering
worth by contrast -- 

From chopping wood I
have found, the breaking down
of hard labor strengthens us. 

And love has taught me to endure.

And that friendship wrought is all 
I need of victory.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
insight gained and shared in your poem. Liked it...wishing you well, Sara
DiMino Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Hi Sara; as writers we write about most everything, what strikes one's fancy at the time, hoping it is of interest to others. Thank you, my friend. Have a great evening.
George Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Only by being in the dark for sometime, we will be able to cherish the beauty of light. The bitter experiences of life teaches us to enjoy better the little joys that fall into our life. Also it helps us have an empathy for those who are on the darker side of life. A very insightful poem.
DiMino Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 1:16 AM
I never judge. Does not mean I will tolerate everything...but, I always say: "If not for the grace of God....".
Wolf Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 8:18 PM
'Chopping wood' really resonates with me. Nothing like hard labor to humble a person.
DiMino Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Hi Gershon; I'm just trying to look smart. Are you having as much trouble with those picture sign-ins as I am? Can't get them right no matter what.
Dietrich Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Beautiful. I love your wisdom
DiMino Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Thank you, Andrea; so pleased you like this one. Have a great writing day. I left another reply for you on my previous post about Washington's Visions.
Andresen Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 12:55 PM
- So true and lovely, Joe :) - hugs
DiMino Avatar
July 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Hi Anne; thank you. Have a great writing week!
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