War

A cloud bursts,
and the earth drinks -- 
the sun shines,
and the earth ripens;
the moon, sanctuary
of werewolves and Love,
keeps alive our fictions.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Baker Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Touching words, Joe. This was very thought-provoking for me. Thanks for sharing your poetry with us, my friend. Bill
DiMino Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Hi Bill; thank you so much. So pleased you could get something of value from this work. I keep at it. Blessings my friend.
Maverick Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
How we love our fictions Joe Dimino.' The last line ties it up very strong.'
DiMino Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Hi Joe; even when fighting for a good, just cause -- there is no love when you take out a rival -- may not feel hate, apathy maybe? One just doesn't allow himself to feel. A job has to be done. Blessings my friend.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Such an interesting write! “of werewolves and Love” This is a winner in my book. A fave!
DiMino Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Thank you, Kim; made my day. Have a wonderful writing day! Blessings.
Wolf Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
There was a Tina Turner song, 'What's Love Got to Do with it?' I was thinking of that title for this piece: 'What's War Got to Do with It?' The 'natural' world will continue her functions with or without the distractions provided by humans... Just a thought. ~ gw
DiMino Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
And rats and roaches will be here long after we have destroyed ourselves. It won't be the first time. I hear you, Gershon. No easy answers.
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