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Mighty Night

Oh mighty night,* You, daughter of Chaos and Darkness, Mother of Sleep, of Dream and of Death, Whenever you embrace me The enchanting lullaby of Sleep I hear that Throws me into ecstasy Thus In the magic land of Dreams, I venture Till Death, your beloved son, claims me as his Very own, Guiding me thus into his palaces of Light eternal! © Demetrios Trifiatis 13 March 2016 * In Greek mythology, Night “Nyx” was the daughter of Chaos and of Darkness and she bore the many children of Erebus=“Hades”, among them were: Sleep=’’Ypnos”, Dreams= “Onar” and Death “Thanatos”. Moreover, it was from The night that light sprang!

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Date: 3/16/2016 8:37:00 AM
I do enjoy your longer writes as well. I also enjoyed the historical context.
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Date: 3/15/2016 4:44:00 PM
Interesting mythology, Demetrios ... very knowledgeable in this area. I like the idea of light springing from darkness ... something very poetic about that. Death sounds pleasant in your poetry ... you got a magic land of dreams that comes with that celestial pillow! Enjoying reading you today.
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Date: 3/15/2016 4:51:00 PM
Thank you, my friend, Timothy! Yes, I see death as a friend and have written many poems on Him. You might read my "Life In Eternity" if you wish! Also, "When I Am Gone" or " The Crossing" God bless you! PS I have crossed swords with death thrice! I know he was just testing my resolve to live. The final victory is His though! haha!
Date: 3/14/2016 12:37:00 AM
Demetrios thank you for the lesson my friend. Witty, clever as always. Thanks you for sharing my friend.
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Date: 3/15/2016 8:20:00 AM
Always a pleasure my friend, Michael! Thank you!
Date: 3/13/2016 1:02:00 PM
i remember writing about 'nyx' myself; this is enlightening and awesome, demetrios.. huggs
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Date: 3/13/2016 6:55:00 PM
Good to know dear, nette! so nice to see you! Thank you!
Date: 3/13/2016 8:42:00 AM
- Dreams are not just fantasy, my friend :) - Take the time to receive the messages you receive from your subconscious, your dreams work for you to get a better life here on earth - hugs //Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 3/13/2016 6:56:00 PM
My dearest, Anne-Lise, thank you so much! Hugs.
Date: 3/13/2016 7:40:00 AM
Very Pagan feel to it, thank you I enjoyed it very much
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Date: 3/13/2016 6:57:00 PM
Yes very Pagan dear, Brian, but the truth is not! Thank you!

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