Wiser

Older does not necessarily equate to wiser -- but wiser can often make one seem a lot older; in fact, robbed of youth by poverty and war, I have sadly met, too many premature ancients: -- cynicism in their eyes; where should reside bright, hopeful gleams -- dreams, obliterated, man's faux surface designs over-inking truer light, little more than colorful tattoos of ever deeper representation of spirit terminating blight --

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Joe Maverick

Date: 10/26/2024 10:20:00 AM

You reoresent of misrepresentation, well here Joe Dimino.' May All blessings be with you.'

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/26/2024 10:59:00 AM

Thank you, Joe; blessings my friend.

Ink Empress

Date: 10/26/2024 12:42:00 AM

Dear Joe, couldnt have said it any better and its so profound and well woven about who seems wiser and who isnt, iv seen so many adults that act like toddlers and so many young individuals with cynicism in their eyes and mind , too often because of experiences that made then mature faster and be more responsible! I can resonate with this and wisdom flows throughout, in such a seamless manner. Pleasure reading your poem today. Sending you light always

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/26/2024 4:37:00 AM

Hi IE; thank you so much for reading, and leaving a poignant comment. Blessings my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/25/2024 6:31:00 PM

sometimes when we see life through a pair of old wise eyes that have seen and experienced too much of the pain and suffering, we realize what being truly human means, your words are deep and your poem is inked in Spirit, love it !

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/26/2024 4:40:00 AM

I often wonder...if I have done anything right? Anything of transformative value for the good? Blessings my friend.

Silent One

Date: 10/24/2024 11:28:00 AM

Very true Joe... I know many people who have not become wiser by age... You always have a great way with words...

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/25/2024 5:23:00 AM

Sometimes, just more tired. Life is not a lineal process for most of us. Thank you, Si; who knows?

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/24/2024 8:44:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "wiser" write from the first line to the last. Yes, Older people should be wiser but many are not. Too bad... Have a blessed day.................

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/25/2024 5:27:00 AM

The closest to wiser we can become is, perhaps, just knowing what not to do...never to be satisfied with the process nor reasoning. Faith in God our support.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 10/24/2024 8:25:00 AM

Hello Joe, I could feel the emotions and frustration in your words that reflect a society and perhaps culture that is losing their wisdom and morals. Well Inked! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/25/2024 5:29:00 AM

When I see so many in our nation supporting Harris...I just have to scratch my head...what on earth are they thinking!? It is frightening.

Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/24/2024 7:11:00 AM

This piece actually hits home, dear Joe! I can resonate with it all, when dreams cascade to the abyss while they should have been seen, blossoming in youthful eyes... Maturity and wisdom don't necessarily come with age, they are such elements which sprout during a rigorous storm of experiences in one's life... I believe.. You've so rightly described it here. I love the choices of words and especially "tattoos of ever deeper representation of soul terminating night --" That ending is pristine! A wonderful read. Sending you light and best wishes always ~

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/24/2024 7:15:00 AM

Thank you, Hiya; for such a wise and illuminating comment. We are blessed here on Soup with so many rich thinkers as yourself...hopefully not just preaching to the choir. Have a beautiful day my friend!

Tom Woody

Date: 10/24/2024 7:03:00 AM

Your writes tend to be message oriented and this one resonates: while wisdom should come with age and experience, all too often such is not the case. Sometimes words of wisdom can be found in the expressions of a young child

Joe Dimino
Date: 10/24/2024 7:12:00 AM

Hi Woody; thank you for the encouragement. Yes, I have often learned from sized much smaller than myself. Blessings my friend.