Christmas Joy

Happiness, by no means, will reside in our souls
If we do not learn, how to love and to forgive,

As

Joy, on no account, will be felt by our hearts 
If we never find out, how to share and how to give! 




© Demetrios Trifiatis
  I9 DECEMBER 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 11:26 PM
so true, so true!! You are filled with the spirit of Christmas I can see by your posts. wish I had time to see more!!
Manassian Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 12:14 PM
:) It I my pleasure to receive the wisdom of your words, My dear poet. Lovely piece. God bless.
Trifiatis Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 2:20 PM
Thank you so much, my dearest poetess, Eileen, for you lovely visit and comment! God bless you too!
Callus Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 6:39 AM
Well said Demi...I agree with you, totally! Hope many will read this poem and ponder over every word. // May I take the opportunity to wish you a joyous Christmas and all the best for 2015. // paul
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December 21, 2014 at 2:50 PM
How wonderful to receive your visit dear friend, Paul! Yes, it would be great many people to read this poem, as you say, but it would be even greater if they would practice the message! Thank you so much for your lovely comment and your heartfelt wishes. Merry Christmas to you and your family! God bless you all!
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December 20, 2014 at 6:13 AM
Hi Demetrios! Another beautiful written Christmas poem! A 7 for you! I truly enjoyed it very much my very dear friend. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and your family! Have a very wonderful weekend! :) Love and hugs! xxxxx D.
Trifiatis Avatar
December 21, 2014 at 4:27 AM
Thank you so much for your loving comment dear, Dorian. Merry Christmas. hugs
Lamoureux Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 7:21 PM
For me the giving seems to come easier than the receiving. Thankfuly my stuborn heart finally accepted the greatest gift ever offered.
Trifiatis Avatar
December 20, 2014 at 4:15 AM
...then the birth of our Lord has found a responding heart: Yours! Thank you, Richard!
Vaso Avatar
December 20, 2014 at 12:23 AM
That' good news for me!!!!!!! LOL
Onclaud Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 3:01 PM
timely reminder allowing me to reflect and share joy to everyone, D.. this is amazing and uplifting.. huggs
Trifiatis Avatar
December 20, 2014 at 4:13 AM
I am certain you didn't need a reminder to be good! Thank you dear, Nette, for your uplifting comment! Merry Christmas!
Allison Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 1:16 PM
very wise words indeed:-) Hugs jan xxx
Trifiatis Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 2:05 PM
Thank you, Jan! Have a wonderful weekend! Hugs
Meade Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 11:23 AM
Wise words . . . to reach out in love, may we always take the risk!! a 10
Trifiatis Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 11:43 AM
Since HE has taken the risk, we should also, my dear friend, David! God bless you. Thank you for the Christmas gift!
Mehta Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 7:00 AM
Very inspirational and thought-giving write, Demetrios
Trifiatis Avatar
December 19, 2014 at 7:02 AM
Dr. Ram, how are you my friend! So happy to see you! Thank you for your gracious visit and comment!
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