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Trust In Those Who Know

Too many know
what they don't know
certain of it – 
have faith in others
knowing even less
but think they know
more – 
a bunch don't care to know
not wishing to do any
of the heavy lifting
too much wasted brain work  
if some know already
who say they know – 
Putin says he knows
so Russian soldiers
murder and rape – 
Xi knows
so the Uyghurs must go
tortured
organs harvested
from the living – 
Joe knows
so his son is made rich
dealing with Xi and Putin
who know – 
trust in those who know
for what do we know – 
young boys worshiped priests
and now know
years of therapy and shame – 
crack addicts trust
who know the best stuff
their blood and bones
disintegrating beneath
poisoned
starved 
shriveling flesh – 
therefore what do I 
almost know
besides not trusting
those who trust
in those who know
what we don't really know – 
those on US Southern border know
victims of crime in defenseless cities
know – 
or do they 
                             I would like to know
someone please tell me

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Date: 4/21/2022 11:56:00 AM
You know more than you know ... And know those who don't know, as well as those who won't know, because they know. Know u R loved
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Joe Dimino
Date: 4/21/2022 4:53:00 PM
Hi Anil; you brightened my day. I have some projects at home I am taking care of. Will be back soon to post and read your excellent work. See you soon. Your pal, Joe.
Date: 4/7/2022 12:06:00 PM
You've certainly pointed to the all-too-human tendency to deny, distort, and pervert what used to be known as 'objective reality.' Putin, Xi, and JB, in my opinion, all in the tradition of the Grand Masters of the 20th century: Hitler, Stalin, and Mao. Their blinders firmly on, they 'see' with their crooked hearts. Kudos, Gershon
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Joe Dimino
Date: 4/7/2022 10:38:00 PM
I hear you, Gershon; sad how we keep coming back to the same ruts in humanity. Blessings my friend.
Date: 4/7/2022 7:03:00 AM
Great write! Great questions…our world needs more questions and less of tell us what to think. Too many things pervert the mind, life, our sense of peace.
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Joe Dimino
Date: 4/7/2022 7:16:00 AM
Hi Kim; thank you my friend. I agree entirely. Blessings!

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