My Prized Possession

Written By Joe Dziobek

If one were to ask me what my most prized possession is, it would be a toss-up between my guitar and my bicycle. I derive immense pleasure from both, but in the end, I would have to give the nod to my lightweight blue titanium bicycle that I bought in 2010. There are so many memories attached to it. Cycling in the Pan Mass Challenge, traversing the state of Iowa in RAGBRI, and, of course, those morning rides with my two neighbors, Russ and Tony, which inspired my poem, Bicycles. I look forward to those morning rides, the sting of salt air on my face, sun rising over the water, and the banter that never stops. This is our 12th year riding together, a friendship that deepens each mile we ride. I don’t know how many miles I have left in me, but I plan to enjoy each and every one of them!

Joe Dziobek

Joseph Dziobek (Joe) has been writing songs and poetry for over half a century.  A social worker by profession, he dedicated his life to helping those with mental illnesses and substance use disorders improve their quality of life. Joe is passionate about his belief that the arts can have a transformative impact when incorporated into the treatment milieu. For thirty years, he did just that, helping thousands of clients through the non-profit that he started and developed into a highly respected multi-state organization. In 2013, Joe was honored by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare at their national convention with the prestigious Impact Award for “Visionary Leadership” for conceiving of “Studio 35,” which encapsulated his approach.


Since retiring in 2014, Joe has continued writing and performing his songs at open mics all over New England.  Through the release of his song “Butterflies and Rainbows”,  he met Maia Jansson, a gifted illustrator, and decided to publish “Like A Love Song”, a collection of twenty of his favorite poems with Maia as the illustrator.  He lives with his wife in the tiny village of Snug Harbor, RI. You can reach him at joesnug2014@gmail.com

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