What We Have

Take the love out of poetry
and, no matter the scheme,
it will not work for me -- 
take the love out of 
relationships, and no matter
the looks, for me, the attraction
cannot be -- take the God out
of spirituality...and you have
taken Heaven from the Heaven
or Hell dichotomy -- and what
is left?! What we have...a world
of strife and antipathy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Tor Avatar
January 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
So true my friend this one is a favorite because your verses are truth and are undeniable. Blessings my friend...
DiMino Avatar
January 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
It seems so simple to folks of Faith...a wonder why others have so much difficulty with clarity? Thank you, Michael. You made my day.
Maverick Avatar
January 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Very astute lines Joe Dimino.' May many read and think.?
DiMino Avatar
January 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Hi Joe; thank you. I do my best. Forever hoping. Have a great day my friend!
Wolf Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Perfect description of what's happened to this sterile, 1984-ish nightmare of the fading West's 'world order.' Those fools done did outsmarted themselves... Goodbye to them, and good riddance. ~ gw
DiMino Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 4:04 AM
An after-thought, Gershon; they say "honor among thieves" -- don't believe it. Rats turn on rats. Evil cannot live in harmony even with itself.
DiMino Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Got my fingers crossed, toes and everything else. Let us hope and pray. Blessings my friend.
Sands Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I am glad to be led to this today. Excellent poem Joe. A Fave for me. Well done :)
DiMino Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Hi Heidi; thank you for the FAV! You made my day. Blessings.
Empress Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 4:58 AM
So true and so wise! What an excellent and soulful write this is! What is the use of anything if we take out the true essence or foundation of things such as love faith etc as youv so very well described here! Absolutely loved reading you today! Hope 2025 treats you and your loved ones well. Sending you light always!
DiMino Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Thank you; missed you here for awhile. Hope all is going well with you and yours in 2025 -- Have a great writing day my friend. Blessings.
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