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IDEALS II

FROM MY ROOF GARDEN, PICTURE TAKEN BY ME, (c)

When ideals die, soon after, civilizations follow them into the grave!* (c) Demetrios Trifiatis 10 August 2016 * Western civilization is witnessing the death of its ideals.

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Alexis Y.

Date: 8/10/2016 6:32:00 PM

Hi Demetrios, I agree with your profound and thought provoking Monoku. A Big seven: -)Alexis

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/11/2016 5:46:00 AM

It is always a delight to receive your visit dear, Alexis. Thank you!

John Hamilton

Date: 8/10/2016 12:38:00 PM

That's what happens when GOD is left out of the equation. He doesn't leave us without hope! Nice observation of current reality.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/11/2016 5:55:00 AM

You are absolutely right my friend, John! We have excluded God! Thank you!

Tim Smith

Date: 8/10/2016 12:14:00 PM

There is always hope they will be regained.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/11/2016 5:57:00 AM

After the destruction of civilization when centuries will pass. Are you ready for to condemn your descendants my friend, Tim? I don't think so! Thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/10/2016 7:37:00 AM

- Woeful world, my friend - Deeply touching line - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/11/2016 5:59:00 AM

Yes, they are but woeful is the world dear, Anne-Lise! Thank you!