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"AGE" FROM MY ROOF TOP GARDEN, 18 JUNE 2017, MY PHOTO, ©

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I see you coming, old age Approaching, at an ever-accelerating pace, Your face is so grim Your expression is so austere Your look so menacing, A frightening sight you are Many battles I have fought in life With vigor and youth at my side Thus victorious I emerged But Now that my allies slowly abandon me One after the other, I am left alone in the last battle to fight A battle, I know beforehand I am bound To lose However At this moment as trials begin When all seem to get tougher by the day A new ally I have found, willing to help me, All my courage to amass to confront you, Oh, merciless old age: The wisdom I have acquired all these years Roaming the planes of experience and Learning!* © Demetrios Trifiatis 18 June 2017 * This poem was honored as POTW on the 25th of June 2017. I thank everyone who has appreciated it as everyone who visit me and commented for without their love nothing would have been possible. THANK YOU, PS!

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Jannie Breedt

Date: 7/8/2017 1:29:00 PM

Hi Demitrios, we always wait for your rooftop garden pic too. I want you to know that you are highly valued and esteemed on PS. Dont stop writing poetry though. Lovely to see you doing so well Jannie

John Hamilton

Date: 7/6/2017 9:25:00 AM

What a touching write Demetrios I'm sure your wisdom will help you cope!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 7/6/2017 1:17:00 PM

thank you very much for your lovely visit and comment dear, John! Much appreciated my friend!

John Fleming

Date: 7/2/2017 9:44:00 AM

Old age need not be a state of feebleness and inevitable decrepitude...But rather the culmination and crowning glory of a long and productive life. It is true we carry nothing out with us when we depart - Nought but what we have learned! God bless you, Demetrios, my able and capable friend! :) john

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 7/6/2017 1:19:00 PM

Thank you for your precious visit and comment dear, John.You very kind!

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/30/2017 9:05:00 AM

Wow! Demetrios, this poem is so well written and full of wisdom. Congratulations on getting the week. It most definitely deserved such an honor:-) Alexis

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 7/6/2017 1:18:00 PM

thank you dearest Alexis! I have missed your visits my dear friend. Hope you are well!

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 6/28/2017 11:01:00 PM

Old age, I feel is a sign of nature and fate telling us to halt a bit, stop and look around at what we made and enjoy it as the journey will soon end. Live every moment with utmost joy. Well done Demetrios. :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/29/2017 5:49:00 PM

Thank you for your kind visit dear Sunita!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 6/28/2017 9:51:00 AM

Don't know how in the world I missed this one. Thank you for writing such a poem about me. I don't know about wisdom, though, for the more I know, the less I know. LOL

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/28/2017 10:05:00 AM

Your Socratic expression at the end contradicts your earlier statement that wisdom is alien to you! Yes, the poem was written for you if you belong to the group I belong: Old! Old in ancient Greek meant the "Privileged One" because they were favored by the Gods! How you missed the poem? Well, either you belong to the "privileged group" and you are forgiven not to be able to see it or you do not belong to the club thus you did not have to see it! Haha! Either way I need some Sunlite from time to time . Thank you so much for your delightful visit and comment!

Bawa Talwar

Date: 6/27/2017 8:59:00 PM

congratulations Demetrios .I simply loved it . its awesome. the metaphors are great I think you deserve more than u achieved. sorry to bother u but kindly visit my page I'll be delighted

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/28/2017 10:10:00 AM

How noble of you to visit and comment my new friend, Bawa! Hope you will like our poetic family more and more by the day and that you will make many good friends that will help you at any chance they get! Thank you so very much for your gracious comment! Yes, I have already visited two of your poems!

Carole Duet

Date: 6/26/2017 6:32:00 PM

Congratulations, Demetrios, on POTW. You surely deserved it for this perfect description of aging. Hang in there. You have many friends in the same boat...including me.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/28/2017 10:17:00 AM

Thank you for your gracious congratulations dearest, Carol! Well, my friend, I do not have "to hang in there" for I enjoy every minute of it! You see, no one is in a rush to die therefore when God gives us more days to live shouldn't we be happy and grateful? I am that! Thank you again!

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 6/26/2017 5:54:00 AM

Congrats Demetrios, for having your awesome piece placed in P.O.T.W!! :)

Teddy Kimathi
Date: 7/2/2017 6:30:00 AM

You're welcome, my friend!! :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/26/2017 6:30:00 AM

Thank you so much dear, Teddy! You so kind!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/26/2017 3:32:00 AM

- Congratulations with your p.o.t.w., my friend - Well deserved ! - happy hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/26/2017 6:30:00 AM

Thank you for all your support dearest, Anne-Lise! Hugs

Maria Williams

Date: 6/26/2017 1:38:00 AM

Congratulations Demetrios on getting POTW. This is so well deserved with all your profound philosophies. So happy for you...Maria

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/26/2017 6:31:00 AM

Thank you for your gracious visits and comments dearest, Maria!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/25/2017 10:31:00 PM

A great poem Demetrios! Big Congratulations on having it honored for POTW! : )

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/26/2017 6:31:00 AM

Connie, my friend, so good to see you again! Thank you!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/25/2017 3:17:00 PM

Fabulous personification of aging Demetrios many congrats on POTW:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/25/2017 4:45:00 PM

My dearest friend, Jan, how delightful to receive your visit along with your congratulations. I really appreciate it! Hugs xxx

Gary Bateman

Date: 6/25/2017 1:35:00 PM

Hello Demetrios, Congrats on POTW!! (I just commented earlier on your poem here on 24 June.) Again, Superb Work!! Best Wishes, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/25/2017 4:43:00 PM

Noch einmal, danke sehr mein fruend, Gary. It is so noble from you to return and congratulate me for this poem! Well, it could not have happened if people like you were not there to appreciate it! THANK YOU!

Daniel Turner

Date: 6/25/2017 7:42:00 AM

This is a great poem. Congratulations on POTW Demetrios. Exquisite writing!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/25/2017 4:37:00 PM

THANK YOU DANIEL for because of you I heard that this poem of mine was honored as POTW! Thank you also for your kind visit and your congratulations!

Gary Bateman

Date: 6/24/2017 4:53:00 PM

Hallo Herr Professor!! Ein Wort fuer deinen Gedicht: Ausgezeichnet!! Very well-articulated indeed Demetrios. As we all march forth in confronting old age, having courage and being positive it very important. It's a common end for all of us, but I shall not necessarily seek to greet "Prufrock's Eternal Footman" with open arms. Very Well-Done My Friend and A FAVE!! Best Always, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/25/2017 4:39:00 PM

Danke mein Freund Gary, for your precious comment, you are so generous and and kind my friend! Thank you for favoring it!

Akkina Downing

Date: 6/24/2017 8:22:00 AM

Simply beautiful. Sad that we will all lose at some point but right now we are still winning and very fortunate :) great write, Demetrios, it made me appreciate my life even more :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/25/2017 4:41:00 PM

Akkita, thank you very much for taking the time to visit and to comment! I am very happy with the idea that this poem of mine helped you see things differently my friend!

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 6/21/2017 10:31:00 AM

A powerful poem, Mr. D! Such grace under pressure expressed admirably. We all know Father Time is undefeated, but w/wisdom by your side, keep fighting the good fight til the last breath. Such a 'Wow' poem. Makes a person think and appreciate things w/a keener insight. Love always, brother.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/22/2017 5:49:00 AM

My dear friend, Freddie, how gracious for you to visit and comment in such a superb way! You are too kind my friend and I thank you for that!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/19/2017 5:50:00 PM

wow, OUTSTANDING. I just had to read this last one, what a brilliant personification of old age. fAVE

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/20/2017 10:02:00 AM

You are so gracious dearest, Andrea! Thank you for your delightful visit and your generous comment!

Eve Roper

Date: 6/19/2017 4:09:00 PM

Enjoyed reading, Demetrios. Age has a way of bring on brighter days for some and bleaker for others.. You are so right ~*

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/20/2017 10:04:00 AM

If old age is accompanied by wisdom then it may become easier and more joyous dear Eve! Thank you so much my friend!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 6/19/2017 1:22:00 AM

So much truth in your wise words, Demetrios, time and old age truly makes man wiser, if he allows God to work in him:) love your personification here:)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/19/2017 5:03:00 AM

Thank you so much for your gracious visit and comment dearest, Jo! Hugs

Mike Gentile

Date: 6/18/2017 8:42:00 AM

There are so many of us now facing life's changes. Find comfort in the company of others.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/18/2017 4:16:00 PM

Welcome my new friend, Mike! Hope you will find many good friends among our poetic family and be happy! Thank you for your gracious visit!

Maria Williams

Date: 6/18/2017 3:35:00 AM

I love the words and wisdom of your personification, but with such a strong ally by your side, you are ready indeed, and you will conquer the dreaded 'old age' saga. Stay youthful dear Demetrios...Maria

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/18/2017 3:39:00 AM

Age is a state of mind and i for one, God willing, will disregard it my dearest friend Maria! Delighted to receive your visit and marvelous comment! Thank you so much!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/18/2017 3:04:00 AM

- Unfortunately, we all lose this battle - Better to have a long life than to die young - Your words are full of wisdom, your heart is smiling like sunshine my friend :) - A beautiful poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 6/18/2017 3:41:00 AM

Very true your statement my friend Anne-Lise! I would like to thank you for your precious visit and comment! Hugs!