Joseph P. DiMino Poet Free verse

Wordy

Often too much flash
and not enough substance

I mean, I like dessert as much
as the next guy...but please be
mindful, of ones own poetic
waste/waist-line

Of course, each to his/her lyric
own; therefore, I speak not to
those already Committed~ but 
to those at the ledge, contemplating
the Writer's Leap -- whether not~ or
to Poem?

if to add one's own sweet and sour
to the poetic flour

making words splash and shower

budding words that flower

making even the smallest words
to the ears and eyes of others

summit

phonetically, phenotypically 
tower!

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Valsa George July 28, 2024 at 10:12 PM Joe, you are never wordy.... ! You say things precisely. Sometimes wordiness is needed. It adds flavor. Dessert is pleasing. But when we over eat, it can enlarge our waste line. In the same way sometimes, too many words become a waste. I really enjoyed the analogy here. Joseph P. DiMino July 30, 2024 at 4:15 AM Writing, life is always a delicate balance...raising children, oh my God! Do we ever do it entirely right? Blessings my friend. Have a great writing day!

Joe Maverick July 27, 2024 at 11:37 PM Terrifically topical type of write..Not trite and Up-tight..? I think that in the margjns there is Plenty a chance to find delight..' a really good one Here Joe Dimino.) Joseph P. DiMino July 28, 2024 at 8:17 AM Hi Joe; thank you. A person writes, trying to connect meaningfully with self and others -- a joy when it works. Blessings my friend.

Hilda Greenhough July 27, 2024 at 2:14 PM I like your poems. They are down to earth. Words certainly are the guts of poetry. Joseph P. DiMino July 28, 2024 at 8:18 AM As with everyday living, I attempt to connect on a real level -- sometimes it works out better. Thank you, Hilda, for the encouragement. Blessings.

Andrea Dietrich July 26, 2024 at 11:40 PM Such a cool style you use here and by using your unique style , you show, not tell, what poetry is about. Joseph P. DiMino July 28, 2024 at 8:19 AM Wow! Not a nicer comment could I hope to receive -- thank you, blessings my friend!

Darlene De Beaulieu July 26, 2024 at 11:37 AM Hello Joe DiMino, Yor right telling everyone they deserve a trophy is not the best. i agree with you there. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu July 28, 2024 at 11:35 AM Oh, okay. Joe, Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene/ Joseph P. DiMino July 26, 2024 at 1:24 PM It really isn't; thank you, Darlene. Have a beautiful writing day!

Paula Goldsmith July 26, 2024 at 10:32 AM I enjoyed reading your creative "Wordy" write. Both good/bad words have power. Have a blessed day writing away..................... Joseph P. DiMino July 26, 2024 at 11:05 AM Thank you, Paula. Growing up I was on the receiving end of much Tough Love...am grateful now. I did not appreciated it then, but have come to realize -- being silent, or telling everyone they deserve a trophy, is not necessarily the best or helpful. I am only one voice, and maybe a totally ignorant one -- What do I know? Blessings my friend.