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Would I Write

Would I write, were I on an island with only self to read, and perhaps applaud? Yes. Then, do I write for self alone? No. There is always hope another would visit, thus poetry could I share – if not another mortal... then a stray angel passing, maybe one stopping long enough to show timely care – Who knows?--to be presumptuous, thinking God on High, Himself, anything not entirely about Him yet would want to hear – something not motivated by damnation and fear – I guess then, to be heard, I must limit my subjects to those of Divine Light and love...though I have never met a true poet, who was not always somewhere just outside here while slightly shy of anywhere so loftily above –

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Date: 12/26/2021 6:51:00 AM
Hi Joe….I really like your poem…so well written and thought provoking. Very enjoyable to read. Writing is personal, therapeutic and enjoyable for the writer but being able to share with others and read others poems is a bonus!! Nice to meet you. Debx
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/26/2021 10:37:00 AM
Very kind of you! Thank you so much. A joy meeting you as well. Have a very Happy New Year. Blessings to you and yours. Joe.
Date: 12/24/2021 3:41:00 PM
i enjoy reading this piece..
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/24/2021 5:57:00 PM
Hi Annie; thank you so much. Have a beautiful holiday! Blessings. Joe.
Date: 12/23/2021 7:13:00 PM
Wonderful, Joe. Someone's perception seems to be that those of us at the top of some list (or the other) only write for recognition, and it could not be further from the truth. I was writing poetry when no one was interested in reading it, period. Thanks for this poem. It is very, very fine writing, even if no one reads it!
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Joe Dimino
Date: 12/24/2021 5:20:00 AM
Very kind of you, Milton. Thank you so much -- Blessings my friend! Have a glorious holiday. Merry Christmas!

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