Beware of Praise

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" VANITY " MY PHOTO, ©

Oh, praise, you charming maid of vanity, how much I wish you my companion to be, you would never know but humility, my wise counselor, repeatedly has advised me your enchanting company to avoid If I do not wish, a victim of the vicious and unforgiving blame, inevitably, to fall! © Demetrios Trifiatis 14 January 2020

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Sandra Adams

Date: 1/14/2020 8:39:00 PM

your words are ever so wise Demetrios... much truth within them... :) hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/14/2020 11:52:00 PM

Thank you dearest, Sandra, for your kind words! As an old person I work hard to write something that would be useful to someone! Hugs xxx

Julie Achilles

Date: 1/14/2020 8:28:00 AM

Truth- your words tell us all of this, how wise you are dearest Demetrios, regards as always, Julie. x

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/14/2020 12:12:00 PM

You are too kind my dearest, Julie. Your good words warm my heart. God bless you. Hugs xxx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/14/2020 7:17:00 AM

Humility is a wise course of action--well said, Demetrios. Such variety of flowers in your garden!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/14/2020 12:07:00 PM

Thank you dear, Vijay for your appreciation. It helps me writing with joy to pass positive messages to those who are in need. Blessings.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/14/2020 4:29:00 AM

Wise words Demetrios, we should never be lulled into a false sense of security. Accept praise with a pinch of salt for many are quick to point the finger of blame at you afterwards. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/14/2020 4:42:00 AM

Music to my ears dear , Tom, your comment is! Thank you so much my friend!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 1/14/2020 1:15:00 AM

lol.. How well you express the truth.. victim to the vicious and unforgiving blame.. I like it..

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/14/2020 2:14:00 AM

What a marvelous comment to wake up to...but...have to think of blame and keep my feet firmlyon the ground ! Thank you so much dearest , Jenish.