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Man's Life

MAN’S LIFE Man’s life: The jumping out of a plane resembles Right Into the arms of gravity’s demands That anxiously pulls him onto the ground As his prevailing destiny commands No parachute on his back is to be found For him to avoid the inevitable impact So he must soon find a way to escape Before all his hopes are really whacked Between the plane and the ground though A distance, short or long, to cover must have That definitely indicates the length of his life That no-one, certainly, has the right to halve The drama of Man has though just started As he has no command over his will But the glory of his indubitable spirit It makes him stand up and never kneel He laughs at his own condemnation And proudly declares: I am here to live I do not care when my fall is over Fear in my heart I'll never forgive He begins enjoying his hastening falling As he makes plans myriad dreams to fulfill My works, with all his force, triumphantly shouts: Even when I go, here they are going to be still Thus Man victorious of life’s adventure emerges Having beaten all odds and the fear of death A monument is he now of wisdom and valor Since never gives up till his very last breath! © Demetrios Trifiatis 14 OCTOBER 2013

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/10/2013 2:23:00 PM

Demetri mou...I remember reading this, but I don't see a comment. Lovely piece and so so true, especially that last stanza. What we leave behind will speak for us. You speak of courage and valor....at times I feel that I can overcome and at times, I am bent low. Thanks for the encouragement, my dear sweet poet. Thank you!

Marquis Mc Mills-Cooper

Date: 11/4/2013 11:11:00 AM

Yeah I like the depth here. A marvelous concept and very well written -BRAVO!!! MC

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/4/2013 1:53:00 PM

Thank you for appreciating the poem my dear friend, Marquis, it is so kind of you to visit and so generous as to comment!

Carol Eastman

Date: 10/18/2013 2:40:00 PM

An interestingly symbolic yet true story of a life.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/18/2013 4:57:00 PM

Dear Carol, thank you so much for your kind comment!

John Loving Iii

Date: 10/17/2013 1:56:00 PM

those first two lines are so heavy. i mean it in a cool sort of way. and the fifth stanza was so very deep and defiant. marvilous

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/17/2013 2:02:00 PM

Thank you my friend ,John, for your visit and your gracious comment. Loving the fifth stanza shows you are a man of determination and of strong will!

Donna Jones

Date: 10/16/2013 10:47:00 PM

Enjoyed the message in your powerful write as always Demetrios..well done...and love your new avatar...

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/17/2013 12:27:00 AM

Thank you, Donna, for your visit and your comment!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 10/15/2013 2:12:00 PM

triumphant spirit rules, demetrious... this is a powerful gem of a write!..:) huggs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/15/2013 5:14:00 PM

Thank you, nette, for visiting and for your worthy comment!

Joseph Matose

Date: 10/15/2013 6:08:00 AM

This is truly Demetrios staff! Your command of poetry is very mature. Your message, shall I say teaching..leaves nothing to be desired. I'm a Demetrios fan and proud of it!!!! Friend JM

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/15/2013 7:28:00 AM

Truly my friend, Joseph, you humble me with your comment and honour me with your friendship! Thank you so much for your bigheartedness!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2013 12:02:00 AM

wow, I never heard it said like this before. Bravo!!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/15/2013 4:14:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea,( By the way, your name is Greek and means Valor) for your approval!

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 10/14/2013 11:35:00 PM

Demetrios; This is one of the longest poems you have written in a long time. this sure is a man's life. A man should never be afraid of nothing, even dath. I enjoyed reading this tonight. Thanks for sharing..... Lucilla

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/15/2013 4:19:00 AM

Well, Lucilla, I have written much longer poems than that: KNOW THYSELF, LIBERATOR, WE ARE BROTHERS , CREATION and many more! However, as you know, the quality of a poem is not determined by its length but by its quality! This is a little bit longer than my recent ones for I wanted to mark the fact of becoming a Life-Member of PS! Thank you for your visit!

Lionel Ledbetter

Date: 10/14/2013 9:23:00 PM

The nature of man. Yet, "It is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth; but of God that showeth mercy.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/15/2013 4:21:00 AM

Many of my poems are referring to that fact my friend, Lionel! Thank you for your visit!

Richard D Seal

Date: 10/14/2013 7:20:00 PM

Yes Demetrios, man does strive to fulfil his destiny and pass that on, fearless man is capable of anything, great write my friend. Take care, Richard

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/15/2013 4:25:00 AM

Thank you , Richard, for your visit and your gracious comment!

Allan Koven

Date: 10/14/2013 11:16:00 AM

Standing up for man. We here so much of the desegregation of our sex. Good for you. Allan

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 12:11:00 PM

Yes, I stand up for Man, capital M i.e. the human race! Thank you for your visit my friend, Allan!

Luke Irwin

Date: 10/14/2013 9:19:00 AM

Truly a great write, I am inspired.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 10:30:00 AM

Truly appreciate it my good friend, Luke! Thank you for your amiable visit and comment!

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/14/2013 8:38:00 AM

wow Demetrios very powerful write of man's determination to beat life even at cost of his own love the way you brought it all together excellent Shadow x smile

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 8:46:00 AM

Thank you , Shadow, it is so nice to see you again!

Zoria Gregory

Date: 10/14/2013 8:03:00 AM

I wasn't sure if this poem would resonate with me but as I kept reading I became captivated because this is so true....so insightful. I like. Z

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 8:10:00 AM

Thank you so much for your visit and comment dear, Zaria! Yes, I think it relates to all of us since we are subjects to destiny! Please, forgive the comment for Sara shows up here as well! I do not know how come!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 8:06:00 AM

Laconic my dear, Sara, is a Greek word and comes from an area called Laconia that was the land of the Spartans who were very brave but did not like to engage in lengthy conversations and replied only with brief statements! Thank you!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/14/2013 7:51:00 AM

If only we could all not give up until our last breath..Great insightful work..Enjoyed reading this one today..Must be a contest about gravity for I read another one that mentioned gravity..Thanks for the visit to my page..I like the word that you used (laconic/short or terse)..Sara

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 8:07:00 AM

Jack Ellison

Date: 10/14/2013 7:34:00 AM

THIS IS BRILLIANTLY WRITTEN!!! My very good friend and ex-Montrealer, the place of my birth, you put us all to shame with your poetic genius! Kudos

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 8:12:00 AM

My very good and esteemed friend and former neighbor! You are exceedingly gracious! I always enjoy your poetry for it uplifts me! Thank you so much for your kind words!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/14/2013 6:43:00 AM

Very thought provoking write on man's life, Demetrios

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 7:27:00 AM

When someone has been through life he is bound to come to some conclusions that might be good to share with others! Thank you, Dr. Ram!

Russell Sivey

Date: 10/14/2013 6:30:00 AM

This write states exactly what one should think when ones life is falling and seeming coming to an end...one still have dreams and goals of ones life that one would like to have fulfilled! I really enjoyed reading your delightful poem that you have so gloriously portrayed here my friend! You have put amazement upon me by you incredible piece! What a lovely poem, Great Work!!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 7:25:00 AM

My dear friend ,Russell, it is always a pleasure to read your poetry and your comments! You always generous and kind!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/14/2013 4:24:00 AM

- Interesting to read, very well written. - ...... never give up my friend Demetrios - Have a great new week. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 7:24:00 AM

Dear Anne-Lise, so beautiful to receive your visit! Thank you for your wishes. Have a nice week too!

Tajudeen Shah

Date: 10/14/2013 1:38:00 AM

smells the scent of prophetic proclamation! maxims so inspiring and promising that generations must feel proud of bearing as a national flag. God Bless. simple sharp language and expressions, drives home the theme very innocently. Good.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/14/2013 7:23:00 AM

Thank you very much for your kind visit and comment dear Tajudeen! God bless you too!