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BOSTON MARATHON (Dedicated to the victims of Boston’s marathon) How many times the beast Of malice, With Its claws the flesh of humanity Has apart to tear, Before the righteous up united would Stand And put an end to this dreadful Fear? © Demetrios Trifiatis 17 APRIL 2013 *As a former marathon runner myself, having taken part in many races, I am very much touched by this heinous crime against the innocent and the sports!

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 4/17/2013 5:55:00 PM

This is very touching coming from you that live in another country. It feels so good to have your support. I'm glad that you were a runner too. My brother was also a runner. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/17/2013 10:46:00 AM

i am with you here Demetrios, as a former marathon runner i too agree with every word,,,

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/17/2013 10:51:00 AM

Harry, I am so happy to hear that! Another thing in common! I have run in Vermond and in Montreal among other places! Thank you!

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/17/2013 9:06:00 AM

And your postscript touched my heart. For all those who love this sport, this wholesome and healthy lifestyle, to have such an unspeakable scar, makes it even more personal.....I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for the world when such evil could target the innocent.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/17/2013 10:25:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words! All of us feel the pain of the victims in our heart!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/17/2013 8:45:00 AM

Great work describing the emotion related to the event..It was a very sad happening..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/17/2013 10:26:00 AM

Yes, it was an inhuman act of evil intent! Thank you!

Russell Sivey

Date: 4/17/2013 6:12:00 AM

I agree completely with your write my friend! Such claws that are dug into humanity that do find its way to tear apart those that are righteous, and only those that are united can put an end to the tearful event in the future (such is my semi-interpretation of your poem)! It's so sad that this has happened, that someone would want to do this at all, that he or she would want to hurt innocent people and children! This is a perfect piece on this subject my friend! What a Great Work!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 4/17/2013 10:29:00 AM

Yes, my friend, you have so well decipher the meaning of the poem! I wish the reason that made me write it never existed! Thank you!