Demetrios Trifiatis

Greece brought forth a gentle man,
a man with wit, who understands.

 Superior knowledge of languages 
he has taught.  A PHD level, are his
brilliant thoughts.

 You never know his accomplishments, 
if you talked to him.
His humbleness, is deep within.

 Inspired by God he writes away.
His masterpieces captivate.

 He inspires those that read his
posts, and encourages others to 
reach their goals.

 His heart brings out his tender
love, it comes from God from up above.

 His love of Jesus he shows each day,
his heartfelt poems, do convey.

 A tremendous following read his writes.
He encourages us to do what's right.

 He writes each morning for you and I,
special thoughts that lift us high!


He is adored by most. He is our friend.
                Demetrios

                God Bless
                Demetrios
      
     
 
   
    
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George Avatar
June 9, 2022 at 9:12 PM
A lovely tribute to a gentleman poet. As you have rightly put, he is so humble and God loving ....! Indeed his thoughts lift us high...! Thanks for this poem of appreciation on a fellow poet, Michael
Tor Avatar
July 18, 2022 at 8:03 PM
Your very welcomed Valsa thank you for reading this Tribute to Demetrios. God bless you for your kind words. Sorry for late response just realized you had commented on this oldie but goodie write...
Deschler Avatar
November 27, 2015 at 8:20 PM
Such a lovely and heartfelt tribute to your very deserving hero... Congrats on a great win, Michael. Well done!
Tor Avatar
November 28, 2015 at 2:15 AM
Thank you Kelly for your kind words.
Lamoureux Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 7:23 PM
Great win and poem as well as an excellent choice of hero!
Tor Avatar
November 14, 2015 at 10:53 PM
Thank you Richard. He is our hero as well as you my friend.
Cwiak Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM
This is a terrific tribute, Michael. I am sure he appreciates its being written by you as much as you appreciate his art. Kudos on this winner.
Tor Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 6:59 PM
Thank you Dan I appreciate your encouraging words my friend.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 1:45 AM
Michael my friend, congrats for the win. lovely and sweet tribute!! I exchange some soupmails to him to before and he really is a nice guy! im humbled to know different people here in soup.... James Fraser, I've known him more than a year, we met twice already as he came to meet me in the Phil, He is a wonderful person,,, If you have time, you can read a tribute I've written for him an ABECEDERIAn poem...~Olive Eloisa =`)
Tor Avatar
November 13, 2015 at 1:20 PM
Hi Olive Demetrios deserves this honor. He has written a book with a friend of his from Turkey to try and create a dialogue of peace between Greece and Turkey.. He is always giving of himself. He has written a book if you go to one of his writes you will find where you can order it. I am sure it is a great book if Demetrios has taken part in the writing of it. I will check ou the poem yo wrote on James Fraser. Thanks for visiting.
Y. Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 8:40 PM
Michael, you have penned a great tribute to an amazing poet. Congratulations on your win it was well deserved:-)Alexis
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 9:06 PM
Thank you Alexis. I agree an Amazing Poet he is....
Haight Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:20 PM
Wonderful tribute, Michael. Congrats on your win. Sandra
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Hi Sandra thank you Dear. I wanted to honor Demetrios. He is the winner here. A wonderful man who just wrote a book with a friend of his to bring about peace for Greece and Turkey. Doing his part to end the war between the two countries. His writings are like Mona Lisa paintings of Poetry. He has the ability to inspire with his writings. A lot are inspired by God. His heart reflects his writings. Some are of the very best this site has to offer. I'm looking forward to reading his book. I will order it this weekend. I can't say enough about Demetrios he is one of Greece's finest citizens...
Roper Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:09 PM
Back to congratulate you on your win! Eve
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:18 PM
Thank you my Dear, This is about not me but My wonderful friend Demetrios. He is a winner for sure. Love his poetry and his heart. He is the kind of man I strive to be like. I am glad I can share this wonderful human being who we are blessed to have on the Soup. I want to thank you Eve for stopping by. Your comments I always love. God bless you my Dear.
A  Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 6:12 PM
Congratulations Michael. Luv Skat
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:14 PM
This is about my good friend Demetrios he deserves the win. He is a winner in my eyes.
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:02 PM
Thank you my Dear Skat.
La France Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 5:55 PM
Michael, congratulations on your win with this wonderful write ~
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:15 PM
This is about Demetrios he is the winner in my eyes Constance a wonderful man he is.
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:04 PM
Thank you Constance for taking the time to congratulate me. I appreciate it. Coming from you. I also want to congratulate you on your win also!
Allison Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 5:20 PM
Such a wonderful tribute to a fabulous poet congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Tor Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:06 PM
Thank you my Dear Jan he is a fabulous poet. It not about me its about like you mention Demetrios a wonderful human being who I love as my fellow brother in Christ.
Donnelly Ellis Avatar
November 11, 2015 at 5:41 AM
Demetrios would be humbly pleased at your offer of praise Michael
Tor Avatar
November 11, 2015 at 7:24 PM
Thank you Joan.
Roper Avatar
October 26, 2015 at 7:57 PM
You have captured him !! A wonderful tribute to Demetrios!!
Tor Avatar
October 26, 2015 at 8:39 PM
Thank you Eve. He is one of our favorites on this site. Love his writings.
Hunjeri Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 11:25 AM
This is a brilliant tribute to Demetrios. He deserves this beautiful tribute. 7+
Tor Avatar
October 23, 2015 at 2:33 PM
Thank you njeri. We all think he does. Thanks for visiting. I will have to come visit you. to read your recent writes.
Callus Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 3:53 PM
A most fitting and lovely tribute to our friend Demetrios. Greece has offered to the world many writers and philosophers; Demi is one of them! Well done, Michael!#7 // paul
Tor Avatar
October 21, 2015 at 9:51 PM
Thank you Paul. He is one of my favorites on the Soup. He is very talented and he gives all the credit to God. Thank you Paul for your visit.
Godwin Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 12:34 PM
I am overwhelmed by the fellowship on this page. You brought 'love' and 'appreciation' together, a united force of good will portraying the best in human nature. Through you, Michael, the power of poems is demonstrated. Through Demetrois, you were inspired and this will go on through others. Being on this page is like being in the comfort of church, to me ... CayCay
Tor Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 3:14 PM
CayCay you are so right. I love the description you used of being in the comfort of church. Belonging to this page gives you a peaceful easy feeling of joy with your peers. A special place honoring a Man of God and a kindred soul that Demetrios has. Being here with his followers and fellow christian is kind of surreal. Like were all in a special place honoring a special Godly man.
Nunez Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 5:12 AM
You have illustrated one of the respected poets on here whose love for God and humanity speaks eloquently through his writes. A fav poet, his page is one of the few which I try to visit whenever I'm here. Good call and great tribute, Michael. hugs!
Tor Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 3:07 PM
Thank you Kim. Hugs back. He is deserving of the highest tribute.
Beaufort Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 4:08 AM
You are a kind and understanding soul. To give credit where credit is due is a sign of nobility.
Tor Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 3:05 PM
Thank you Duke for your kind comments. I appreciate your courage in your recent right. I agree with you one hundred percent.
Lindley Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 10:50 PM
YES, HE IS A GREAT GUY AND WONDERFUL POET. Always a positive and generous spreader of truth, joy and wise words. I agree wholeheartedly, big D is a great part of this poetry site. A7
Tor Avatar
October 20, 2015 at 3:11 AM
Thank you Robert for your nice words about Demetrios. We have had such a great outpouring of love toward him. Thank you so much for your valued comments..
Dietrich Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 8:29 PM
Is this for hero contest. It should be.It is very very good, and this man deserves only the best!!
Tor Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 9:47 PM
I agree Andrea. I should enter that contest because he is one of my heroes; Great idea. He does deserve the best. I am with you on that. Thanks for stopping by Andrea. Your comments are always valued.
Dunn Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 5:56 PM
Dear Micheal Thanks for your review on my blood moon, it was fun looking for the pics for this poem, and I wrote it for a friend who loves the changing of the moon, glad you enjoyed it so much aslo, cheri
Tor Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 9:48 PM
Thanks Cheri. I'm honoring my good friend Demetrios for the wonderful man that he is.
Trifiatis Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 3:03 PM
Michael, my friend, when one sees good in others it means that there is good in this person's heart, otherwise he would never have seen it! Likes are seen by likes! I came back, first, to thank all these good people here that have commented with such loving words and second, to let you know that my Ph. D. is in philosophy and not in English which is one of the four languages I speak, however, is not my main subject although I have taught it as a second language. Finally, God bless you all!
Tor Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 10:07 PM
Demetrios your PHD is a small part of you. Your wisdom goes beyond that. Your capabilities are far reaching than any label can describe my friend for you have the spirit of our God in your heart and senses. Those my friend can not be measured. Only we get a glimpse when you write your inspirations, which as anyone would read, they are at the highest level of love, intellect, truth, and wisdom. Your abilities to transform your ideas into inspiration and truths is very difficult to do, you do these time and time again. We all appreciate your writings that you share so freely. Thank you Demetrios. May you be rewarded many times over again from our Father for you HONOR HIM...
Nau Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 2:48 PM
Love this tribute Mike to Demetrios. It is charming, fun to write, and gives us the Bio. On him in away that paint a picture of him visually and with his spirit! Good job! E. Nau
Tor Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 9:56 PM
His spirit shines Edlynn. He always lifts my spirits up when I read his writes. He is inspired by the Love of God that he has in his heart. So many of us that read his writings walk away sometimes amazed at his spiritual abilities that are sometimes profound. He is very humble and if you congratulate him on his writings he downplays his work. He is very educated and he attributes everything to God within him. Nayda Negron also writes with our God in mind. I also love her poetry. I'm sure you read Demetrios writes if you get a chance read Nayda's she is very gifted like Demetrios. I'm sure both inspired by our God. Thanks for the visit.
Lamoureux Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 10:50 AM
I enjoyed reading all the great comments Michael!
Tor Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 1:27 PM
Richard I have too. So many here on the soup appreciate Demetrios so much. He has so many friends that care and appreciate him it's amazing to read the love that is coming from all those that are close to him including yourself. It is wonderful to see how good people come together and honor such a caring man. I know he is noticing all the good friends and the love we have for him. He is a Godly man. Thanks for the visit and be blessed Richard.
Sergi Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 8:53 AM
A beautiful tribute to man I have come to admire over the years I have been with the Soup. His kind commentaries to me when I first began have encouraged me greatly. Your poetic homage to him was elequent.
Tor Avatar
October 18, 2015 at 1:32 PM
Thank you Ralph. He welcomes new poets and his comments are always caring and positive. I am glad he has encourage you. He gives of himself and thinks good of others always encouraging and helping where he can. Thank you Ralph again It was an honor on my part to write about my friend. Your comments mean a lot.
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