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Into your boat I found myself venturing, oh life Rowing against the currents of your afflictions Many times I thought you wished me to drown Though you desired to forge my convictions! © Demetrios Trifiatis 06 October 2015 POTD

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Michael Tor

Date: 10/12/2015 4:13:00 AM

A favorite of mine. I knew it deserved such worthiness when I first read it my friend.You a humble man have a difficult time being told how magnificent your clever and majestic ideas are reflective in your poetry. I want to wish you A well deserved PODT!!! Demetrios.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/12/2015 4:21:00 AM

God bless you my, goodhearted friend, Michael! Happy am I if, in the slightest degree, inspire you!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/10/2015 2:37:00 PM

Beautiful, dear poet. Congrats. Emai exo apo to xoro....

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/10/2015 2:58:00 PM

Poly kala Ellinika! I am sorry you do not write much! Take care! Hugs.

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/9/2015 4:51:00 PM

Back to congratulate you for your POTD, though late it maybe, sire. hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/9/2015 6:45:00 PM

Thank you again my dearest Kim for visiting again and for your congratulations!

Paul Callus

Date: 10/9/2015 3:34:00 PM

I happily drown in the wisdom of your writes, Demi; this metaphor is ample proof of your ability. ~ Congrats on being chosen POTD! // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/9/2015 6:44:00 PM

Awfully nice to visit and comment in such a gracious manner, dear Paul. Thank you!

Gary Bateman

Date: 10/8/2015 4:00:00 PM

Herr Professor!! Demetrios . . . My hearty Congratulations on having this wonderful Quatrain piece featured as "POTD!!" (Das ist wirklich ein tolles Gedicht!!) Cheers and Best, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 4:02:00 PM

Danke mein guter freund! Your congratulations are really appreciated!

Neva Romaine

Date: 10/8/2015 3:30:00 PM

Hey Demetrios, a hearty congratulations on your poem being chosen for POTD! Be Blessed, Neva

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 3:32:00 PM

Very gracious of you to congratulate me for my humble poem, dear Neva! God bless you!

Constance La France

Date: 10/8/2015 3:15:00 PM

Demetrios, congratulations on having your poem selected as Poem Of The Day, enjoy the honor ~~

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 3:21:00 PM

Humbly I accept it, Broken Wings! Thank you!

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/8/2015 2:43:00 PM

Such a great truth, poetically and creatively revealed. I like your poem very, very much! Congrats of POTD ... CayCay

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 3:22:00 PM

My dearest, CayCay, how sweet of you to comment in such a delightful way! Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/8/2015 9:31:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD Demetrios.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 9:53:00 AM

Thank you, Richard! Anne-Lise informed me of it!

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/8/2015 9:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis 7

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 9:57:00 AM

That is extremely gracious of you, Alexis, to visit and comment in such a generous manner! Thank you!

Miraj Raha

Date: 10/8/2015 9:03:00 AM

Congrats on POTD Sir.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 9:55:00 AM

Miraj, my good friend, it is so gentle of you to offer your congratulations for this humble, little poem! Thank you!

Casarah Nance

Date: 10/8/2015 6:59:00 AM

I enjoyed this! Congrats on being featured as poem of the day :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 7:03:00 AM

Thank you, Casarah! Awfully nice of you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/8/2015 3:55:00 AM

- CONGRATULATIONS WITH P.O.T.D. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 4:36:00 AM

Really? I must have a look to see! Thank you so much for the news! God bless you!

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/7/2015 4:09:00 PM

This is amazing, Demetrios,,the drama of life, which incidentally gave you a wonderful poetic mind.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/8/2015 4:44:00 AM

Thank you ,Harry, so wonderful to see you again! Thank you my friend!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/6/2015 9:00:00 PM

Awesome write again.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/7/2015 5:47:00 AM

Eve, you so kind and gentle! Thank you! God bless you!

Tim Smith

Date: 10/6/2015 5:31:00 PM

Excellent my friend. Life tries to push us down but it only makes us more resilient.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/6/2015 5:33:00 PM

Well put my good friend, Tim! Thank you for your lovely visit!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/6/2015 3:35:00 PM

Good contrast of what it feels like the river wants to do to you and what , in reality, is happening, the forging of convictions!~!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/6/2015 5:31:00 PM

Andrea, always a welcome visit yours is! Your insightful comment adds quality to my humble poem! Thank you!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/6/2015 2:00:00 PM

Demetrios this is one of my favorites from you and shall be noted on fav list. The funny thing is Demetrios all your writes are my favorites. Your write reminds me of a write I wrote about a tearful breakup. Here you remind me of that, and you add a spice of Demetrios wisdom to it. God does things in our lives to craft us into who we are like a furnace making the gold pure. I love this Demetrios it conveys perfectly what I went through. I can relate and appreciate your Genius my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/6/2015 5:22:00 PM

It is true that we understand something in the degree we have experienced it, therefore, that is the reason you liked it that much and I am happy you did! However, this doesn't mean I am a Genius in any way. I just wrote something it represented your experience. Thank you for the beautiful analysis and for your generosity though. I know you mean well but I am not more Genius than you or anyone else! God bless you!

Michael Tor
Date: 10/6/2015 2:07:00 PM

Please accept that word Genius, because I know when I read your fine art. It is full of Gods wisdom transformed through your God given talent. Also your life's experiences craft your thoughts and are cleverly shown in your masterpieces for all to freely enjoy. Your words are a Mona Lisa painting. They are valued as such and you don't charge to buy because we could not afford such masterpieces. It is my goal to read all your writes. Please accept this observation it is what I see and feel my friend. God bless you and all who you love Demetrios.

Bl Devnath

Date: 10/6/2015 12:49:00 PM

Very deep sensational insight on life. Heart warming and nourishing soul with the energy of inner sight. Hold your golden pen to ink beautifully always. A healing 7 for you. Loved always my lovely friend,bl

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/6/2015 5:29:00 PM

Dear BLD, I thank you for your warm visit and the inspiring and generous comment! You so kind!

Miraj Raha

Date: 10/6/2015 9:34:00 AM

Brevity is the soul of wit,Sir,and you nail it every time.You are becoming one of my favorite poets in the soup.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/6/2015 9:42:00 AM

My ancestors were saying: "Brevity is philosophizing" since I am Greek, old and a trained philosopher I take advantage of it! Ha-ha! Thank you for appreciating my humble style, dear friend Miraj! You are an excellent young poet!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/6/2015 4:30:00 AM

I'm sure she'd love to drown in your arms but be careful about making waves in your life better to sail on calm waters than 'rowing' with the wife:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/6/2015 4:57:00 AM

Jan, is a metaphor! People generally think that the hardships that life puts in our way is to destroy us BUT in reality they are there to forge our character and increase our resolve so we could be victorious! Thank you for visiting. Is LIFE I wrote about, not WIFE Ha-ha! Thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/6/2015 3:33:00 AM

- Good morning my friend Demetrios :) - There are many "waves of the sea", we must overcome them all .... for better or worse - a deep and beautiful poems - Best wishes for a wonderful day! - Hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/6/2015 5:00:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise for your refreshing visit and comment! Have a wonderful day my friend. Hugs!

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/6/2015 2:49:00 AM

Loved the metaphor, sire especially the wise last line cognizant of the trials and triumphs for anyone who does not surrender. 7 and FAV. hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/6/2015 5:02:00 AM

Kim, you hit the nail on the head! That is exactly what I mean. See my answer to Jan as well! Thank you so much!