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 --
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Maverick Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 10:20 AM
You reoresent of misrepresentation, well here Joe Dimino.' May All blessings be with you.'
DiMino Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Thank you, Joe; blessings my friend.
Empress Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 12:42 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
DiMino Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Hi IE; thank you so much for reading, and leaving a poignant comment. Blessings my friend.
Rose  Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 6:31 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 !
DiMino Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 4:40 AM
I often wonder...if I have done anything right? Anything of transformative value for the good? Blessings my friend.
One Avatar
October 24, 2024 at 11:28 AM
Very true Joe... I know many people who have not become wiser by age... You always have a great way with words...
DiMino Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 5:23 AM
Sometimes, just more tired. Life is not a lineal process for most of us. Thank you, Si; who knows?
Goldsmith Avatar
October 24, 2024 at 8:44 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.................
DiMino Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 5:27 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.
Rodgers Avatar
October 24, 2024 at 8:25 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
DiMino Avatar
October 25, 2024 at 5:29 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.
Sharma  Avatar
October 24, 2024 at 7:11 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 ~
DiMino Avatar
October 24, 2024 at 7:15 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!
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