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When War Knocks At Your Neighbor's Door

WHEN WAR KNOCKS AT YOUR NEIGHBOR’S DOOR (Dedicated to the victims of the chemical weapons!) When war knocks at your neighbor’s door Do not play deaf and do not turn to the other side Cause you might not hear the whistling bombs Coming straight your home to find! © Demetrios Trifiatis 03 SEPTEMBER 2013 *Abominable and contemptible the chemical warfare is but conventional war is not a game either! I keep writing on the subject because the danger is still out there. May God guide those in power to do the right thing!

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Chris G. Vaillancourt

Date: 1/19/2014 5:04:00 PM

you've managed to transcend the personal and provide words that many can identify with metaphorically.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/20/2014 6:38:00 PM

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

Christine Phillips

Date: 9/11/2013 11:53:00 PM

My dear Demetrious, nice moral truth expressed in this poem. Artists are visionary people, we feel we express and we understand? how can we turn our backs to what is going on?

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/12/2013 2:57:00 AM

So nice to hear these words from you my dear Christine! Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/11/2013 9:21:00 AM

Amen to that Demetrios!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/12/2013 2:58:00 AM

Amen, indeed, my friend Richard! Thank you!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/9/2013 3:53:00 AM

Yes, God's wisdom is needed..Sad situation..Sara

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/12/2013 3:00:00 AM

Yes, God's wisdom is needed BUT already God has endowed us with His wisdom, why humans don't use it? Thank you!

Seosamh De Burca

Date: 9/5/2013 5:13:00 PM

I admire this powerful poem, you have blended subtleness' and horror to portray a clear and stark message in your poem.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/6/2013 3:32:00 AM

Thank you my dear for your kind comment!

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 9/4/2013 8:46:00 PM

In a time like this we have to expect the worst, but hope for the best. You are so right - War is not a game. Thanks for sharing..... Lucy

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/5/2013 2:39:00 AM

thank you for visiting!

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/3/2013 5:36:00 AM

This is such a true write, and it flows straight from your heart my friend! It's sad when these things are happening in this world, but unfortunately there will always be war straight unto the end of time! I agree, it must be horrible to have a neighbor going through this, I don't know what that is like, I really don't know! I'll pray for you and for peace during this time! This is a glorious write Demetrios! I loved reading this amazing poem this morning! What a powerful piece, Great Work!!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/3/2013 7:24:00 AM

thank you my good friend for taking the time to express your feelings and to demonstrate your support for peace! God bless you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/3/2013 3:39:00 AM

- Let's hope and pray for freedom .... senseless killing .. well written dear friend Demetrios ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/3/2013 3:46:00 AM

Let us unite and claim peace! Thank you my dear Anne-Lise!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/3/2013 1:45:00 AM

My dear sweet poet...sage...your words are full of wisdom and light....No, the threat is NOT over yet...and YES...this is a global village where every country is a neighboring one. Than you, and God bless.....

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/3/2013 3:36:00 AM

My dear friend, how could I laugh when my neighbor is crying? How can I remain apathetic before my neighbor's devastation? Thank you for you visit!