Apollo's Maxims
Apollo,
God of prophecy, music and eloquence
Had advised Man two things he had to do
In order the truth of things to discover
And as a result to see the world anew:
"Know Thyself" and " Nothing in Excess"
The son of Zeus emphatically declared
In that way the path to wisdom you find
Thus better for you it is to be prepared
Stop trying to locate your God far away
High up a mountain or on the floor of the sea
For God in the depths of your soul is found
Waiting for you one day to be able Him to see
Close your eyes, your ears, your nose, your mouth
Hold back your hands and touch things no more
Remain thus immobile and in absolute silence
If you ever wish to perceive, eternity's divine door
Take notice of what to you Man I, Apollo, say
Make certain every step you take to be the right one
Avoid excess or deficiency in all that you are doing
Keep your soul in balance, for to see how all is done!*
(c) Demetrios Trifiatis
10 June 2016
* My poem has nothing to do with religious believes whatsoever.
It is just a poem that focuses on the knowledge of the self which was
a main theme in the ancient Greek philosophy that had understood
that the door to knowledge was found within us, in our soul! So please,
do not connect my poem with the HOLY Bible. It is just history. When someone writes on dragons does he worship dragons?
Copyright © Demetrios Trifiatis | Year Posted 2016
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