Wishing

I have often looked at stars and thought why wish so high and far? when greater chance for happiness can be near where you are: The extended hand of a neighbor more than happy to share the labor A warm greeting smile from one no further than a corner-store aisle (perhaps...there's an overlooked heart~ dearly longing for a tender part) Often, our best way forward if at all possible is to humbly begin again at the threshold of a wrong footed start --

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/27/2024 5:34:00 AM

- True, Joe ... find the small sources of happiness ... the sum of these makes a big difference :) - Lovely poem :) - hugs

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/27/2024 9:09:00 AM

Beautiful reply: "find the small sources of happiness ... the sum of these makes a big difference" -- please put that in your quotes.

Joe Maverick

Date: 11/27/2024 12:14:00 AM

So well put from the heart Joe Dimino..' At least I and othersm soupers know where to go.' You are not skin deep, and just for the show.)

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/27/2024 9:11:00 AM

"Christian: 'You are not skin deep, and just for the show'" -- you need to put that in your quotes section Joe. Wonderful reply.

Michael Tor

Date: 11/25/2024 8:54:00 PM

So clever Joe and so true my friend. Asking Our Lord is much better than wishing on a star. He is right there inside us, you don't have to go far to find him. Thanks for sharing this wonderful message. Be blessed my friend...

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/26/2024 7:47:00 AM

Thank you, Mike; blessings my friend. "In God We Trust", more than coin, in heart. Young people should be taught what our Great American founders understood implicitly. America has gone through many house-cleanings because of the innate inoculative power of~ In God We Trust!

Valsa George

Date: 11/25/2024 5:08:00 AM

We needn't look for happiness far and wide. It's all around us. We can derive joy by looking at the beautiful things in nature. A helping hand extended to us , a smile that lights up a face on seeing us... all these can give us a lot of joy. So changing our age old concepts about happiness and fulfillment, we have to make a new beginning from the threshold. A beautiful poem, dear Joe.

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/25/2024 7:37:00 PM

Thank you for such a lovely comment. Wise words. Blessings my friend.

Ink Empress

Date: 11/25/2024 3:28:00 AM

Dear joe, exactly, i dont know why but we often forget we can find happiness and pleasure from counting blessings, little things make a difference, and love is all around us, we can receive so much through giving and by being present and prioritizing selfless love and care for not just ourselves but others too, and the last line speaks volumes to me! This is a fave for me, because it touched my soul! Sending you light always

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/25/2024 7:40:00 PM

If one is dark inside, it will be that way no matter where one goes, or who one is with. Thank you, my friend. May divine light surround and go before you, making clear and prosperous your path. Blessings.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/24/2024 12:47:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Wishing" write. Have a blessed day writing away.....................

Joe Dimino
Date: 11/25/2024 7:42:00 PM

Whether wishing does or does not work, it is none-the-less fun. Leads some to meaningful prayer. Thank you, Paula.