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Life a Gift Is

Life, a marvelous gift of our Lord is That, at any given day, He could retrieve Enjoy it the best way you are able to But be prepared at any moment to leave! © Demetrios Trifiatis 16 October 2015

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Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 10/19/2015 8:41:00 PM

It certainly is! Live each day like it's your last. After a few scares, that is what I am doing. Wonderful write and message. Hugs

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/17/2015 5:17:00 AM

Another wise write, sire. Always a pleasure to read your short lines that are loaded with golden life lessons. hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/19/2015 9:17:00 AM

You are so precious, dear Kim! Thank you!

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/17/2015 12:35:00 AM

Demetrios, you packed a powerful message in these four lines. Life indeed is a precious gift from the Lord. So we must cherish it and live it to the fullest because we never know when it will end. Great job:') Alexis 7

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/19/2015 9:18:00 AM

If we listen to our Lord then we have no need of many words, I think! Thank you dearest Alexis! You so kind!

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/16/2015 8:17:00 PM

Live life to the fullest as one never knows when the glass will spill out my friend. Once it is spilled, there just may be hell to pay!!! Great poem and wisdom in your words my friend. A7

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/19/2015 9:19:00 AM

Yes, to live our life to the fullest by doing Lord's work, dear friend, Robert! Thank you!

Tim Smith

Date: 10/16/2015 6:11:00 PM

Live life to the fullest...Im sure you are.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/19/2015 9:20:00 AM

Only by including our Lord in our actions we may live our lives to the fullest, my friend, Tim. I hope you agree!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/16/2015 3:12:00 PM

Life is so precious to waste it is a shame........ Wonderful write dear friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/19/2015 9:21:00 AM

life is wasted when HIS word do not obey, dear Eve! You know that!

Miraj Raha

Date: 10/16/2015 12:49:00 PM

Yes Sir,we should be prepared for any moment to leave,and so we should enjoy the gift of life to the fullest.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/16/2015 12:56:00 PM

Miraj, how delightful to see you again! Thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/16/2015 12:33:00 PM

- The highest happiness in life ..... living - The only thing you owe your life is to enjoy it :) - Lovely gift, dear friend Demetrios - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/16/2015 12:55:00 PM

My dearest, Anne Lise, thank you for your precious visits and comments! hugs. Have a nice weekend!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/16/2015 12:01:00 PM

Beautifully expressed Demetrios. I am struggling to come up with something for this contest. I am sure your entry will do well my friend! #7

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/16/2015 12:54:00 PM

Thank you, dear Connie, for the visit and comment! Although I am for contests I do not participate for I think I am too old for that. I just write for the pleasure of writing and to pass a message whenever the Muse inspires me.

Diane Christian

Date: 10/16/2015 11:35:00 AM

Amen

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/16/2015 11:37:00 AM

Amen, Diane! God bless you!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/16/2015 8:49:00 AM

Demetrios we only live once in this world. Enjoy with our love ones and give our Lord the honor and love he deserves for giving us this life. Blessings your way my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/16/2015 11:18:00 AM

Blessings to you too, my good friend, Michael! Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/16/2015 8:17:00 AM

So true!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/16/2015 11:17:00 AM

Thank you my friend, Richard!