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The Leaf and the Tree

Once, A conceited spring leaf, with pride in its heart For Its vigor and its beauty Told The tree, how important it and its sibling leaves were, And that without them naked the tree would have remained Having no Foliage, that so majestically the tree had dressed which, not only Oxygen supplied to the tree But Also protection from the wind and for the birds a place to Make their home. The tree, after the leaf its long monologue had finished, Turned towards it and asked with a sardonic smile: “Where would you be, my newborn friend, if I were not Around For To provide, my branches for you to grow on And Nourishment from my roots that are hidden in the Ground? * © Demetrios Trifiatis 12 MARCH 2015 * All stories I write with such dialogues, are the result of inspiration. If, however, the story is not a poetic one, Please, blame me and not the inspiration!

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Eve Roper

Date: 3/16/2018 10:01:00 PM

What a wonderful write, Demetrios,

Robert Lindley

Date: 7/18/2015 8:36:00 AM

I love trees and all that they provide. This write tells us to look at our roots and what really matters as we often get arrogant about who and what we think we are! We were made from the dust and thus return to the same. A7 my friend.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 4/1/2015 6:59:00 AM

If it is loved as poetry it is poetic. I love this poem.

Kp Nunez

Date: 3/26/2015 6:24:00 AM

Splendid dialogue, sire. The moral of the story is one that can never be emphasized enough. In our country, this is equivalent to the fly atop the carabao's head. I'm glad each day I see your smiling face online, sire. :) Kim

Eve Roper

Date: 3/13/2015 8:59:00 AM

A wonderful way to describe the surroundings we live and how it is utilized.A favorite and a 7 dear friend

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/13/2015 12:02:00 PM

Thank you, Eve, my friend for your precious comment and support!

Jack Ellison

Date: 3/13/2015 8:01:00 AM

OUTSTANDING! An amazing write! See this why we need you Demetrios! Cheers, Jack

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/13/2015 12:02:00 PM

Thank you my good friend, Jack, for your outstanding comment and good words about myself and my writing, although, my poems rarely and for only a while are listed as good! Ha-ha! I will keep writing and we see! Thank you again!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/13/2015 4:18:00 AM

Sorry ..... forgot 7 .... it comes now :)))

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/13/2015 6:30:00 AM

Your visit is what counts for me my dear, Anne-Lise, not the 7!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/13/2015 4:16:00 AM

- This is a great inspiration and very poetic, my dear friend Demetrios - A fabulous poem (7) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/13/2015 6:32:00 AM

You fill my heart with joy, my dear friend, Anne-Lise, finding this little poem worthwhile! Thank you so much!

Tim Smith

Date: 3/12/2015 2:20:00 PM

An amazing poetic piece. I need you as you need me...I truly love it my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/12/2015 3:40:00 PM

So true my friend what you say, my friend Tim, but also think of the leaf as the human and the tree as the divinity! Thank you so very much for your gracious visit and comment!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 3/12/2015 10:00:00 AM

Your power flows from a tree with deep roots my friend. You are the beauty without the arrogance.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/12/2015 10:55:00 AM

What a praise, my friend, Richard! Your magnanimity is awesome! Thank you! We share the same roots!