Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Wings

We are a winged species

those who flutter to soar

alongside the pruners...
more about appearance.

There are hawks and doves, an 
earthbound, feathered coop we are – 

not one of a flock wanting to be caged...

Small wonder that we give our angels wings,
and our saints the high of cathedrals

Francis chose a hillside, naked, to be aired

Christ gathered our splinters till a Cross,

man's freedom in His Divine Care.

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Arjun Jangid August 20, 2022 at 10:20 PM Nice Joseph P. DiMino August 21, 2022 at 8:08 AM Thank you, Arjun; truly appreciate your visit. Blessings my friend!

Panagiota Romios August 15, 2022 at 7:59 PM Prince De Mino! Interesting ideas and comparisons Joe. Best wishes on your novel! You rock!)) Hugs, panagiota Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2022 at 6:36 PM That's what I will do. Publish on line. I already have a print on demand publisher I use. I'll have a few copies printed and send them to friends. It's real cheap to do. Signed! Such a treasure! 1 of maybe 10 copies in existence. It will be several months yet. Not rushing, having too much fun exploring the tale. Blessings. Joe. Panagiota Romios August 16, 2022 at 2:01 PM Me again. Let me check with my daughter. I don’t know if large files are good on an iPad…, Panagiota Romios August 16, 2022 at 1:57 PM You have my email addy. ))) Books 2 hard unless you have cash, an agent and an audience willing to shell out pesos! You can publish on line and charge as little as you want. Money is tight. Parmesan cheese to put on pizza costs 9 dineros. I had a Burger King sandwich for 8 dineros ..eggs are out of sight, Just remember “There is no inflation” smile! He’s nutz..Pangie xx Joseph P. DiMino August 16, 2022 at 1:42 PM Thank you, Pangie; it is coming along well. If you would like, I will email you a file when finished. Let me know. Very difficult to get a book published. Frankly, I'm too old and tired to try and find an agent, and then mess with all the politics. So, it is my intention to just share my novel with friends, as I do with my poetry here on Soup.

Silent One August 13, 2022 at 11:04 AM Joe my friend are you ok? I was passing through so thought I would see if all was well.... Joseph P. DiMino August 15, 2022 at 9:12 AM Hi Si; thank you. I am fine. I'm rewriting a novel written some 40 years ago, thrown in a draw shortly after. Now, it seems more of an outline, though a strong one. Taking a lot more time than I would like -- but very enjoyable. I will be back to poetry soon as possible. Blessings my friend!

Silpika Kalita August 9, 2022 at 5:13 PM With blissful all the magnetic lines, the last line is magically phenomenal....Silpika Joseph P. DiMino August 15, 2022 at 9:14 AM Hi Silpika; thank you so much for the encouragement, and for letting me know how much you enjoyed this work. Blessings my friend!

Panagiota Romios July 31, 2022 at 12:01 PM Hi Joe, Your bright mind is like a fluorescent light. Simply amazing! One of the brightest poets here. Panagiota xxx Joseph P. DiMino August 1, 2022 at 8:02 PM Thank you for the encouragement, Pangie; blessings my friend!

Bill Baker July 22, 2022 at 3:20 PM WE are grounded by ours fears and bad choices, but can soar with the eagles through faith in Christ. A lot of thoughts to think on in this fine poem my friend. Have a great weekend, Bill Joseph P. DiMino July 25, 2022 at 6:42 AM Thank you, Bill; have a great day my friend. Joe.

Vijay Pandit July 20, 2022 at 6:36 AM A meaningful, brilliant opening, Joe: We are a winged species those who flutter to soar alongside the pruners...more about appearance. Message well delivered. Joseph P. DiMino July 20, 2022 at 8:03 AM Thank you so much, Vijay; so pleased you enjoyed this one.

Lady Labyrinth July 20, 2022 at 2:05 AM hmmmm, but what about the fireflies? Joseph P. DiMino July 20, 2022 at 8:14 AM Thank you, Lady; now I truly feel to have made the Dean's List with a work. Oh those poor lights I bottled as a youth! Crushed for a finger of glitter! -- Blessings my friend...your visit and Fav has made my day. Lady Labyrinth July 20, 2022 at 2:05 AM I have added this to my faves DiMino.