Earthly Eyes

My earthly eyes, why do you persistently prevent 
      
My probing mind, the real essence of things to find
     
By
 
Focusing on materiality’s ever changing phenomena,

Obscuring thus Truth and risk my soul’s eyes to blind?




© Demetrios Trifiatis
       17 JULY 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Guzzi Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 8:14 PM
There's a lot of thought in this & who knows if the problem will ever be solved I guess that's why GREED is a deadly sin?Light & Love
Trifiatis Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 12:06 AM
Personally, dear Debbie, I believe that it is a philosophical problem which means it will linger as long as man lasts! Thank you for your visit and kind comment!
Onclaud Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 3:53 PM
very introspective, demetrios.. keep your bright eyes open to life's true meaning.. huggs
Trifiatis Avatar
July 18, 2015 at 12:08 AM
That is what I try to do my friend, nette! Thank you for your visit and gracious comment!
Andresen Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 11:36 AM
- A deep-thinking poetry, which always wise thoughts from you Demetrios - hugs // Anne-Lise :) - // (thanks for today's smile :))) //
Trifiatis Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Thank you so much dear, Anne-Lise for your kind words! I deeply appreciate! Hugs!
Bateman Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 11:06 AM
Hello Demetrios, This one is quite interesting. I sense that perhaps all of us possess these Earthly Eyes and the materiality that goes with them. And when this happens the truth can be in question and we confuse our very soul body. I like the Epigram very much!! Best Wishes Always, Gary
Bateman Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 12:39 PM
Hello Demetrios!! And so my book is indeed in profound company between Homer and Pindar!! Das freut mich sehr Mein Guter Freund!! Best Wishes, Gary
Trifiatis Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 12:06 PM
Danke mein gutter freund, Gary und danke auch deine frau! I also thank you for your gracious words. As I told you your book is between Homer and Pindar!
Bateman Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Hello Demetrios, This one is quite interesting. I sense that perhaps all of us possess these Earthly Eyes and the materiality that goes with them. And when his happens the truth can be in question and we confuse our very soul body. I like the Epigram very much!! Best Wishes Always, Gary
Trifiatis Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 12:07 PM
Danke noch eimal!
Roper Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 10:15 AM
Wonderful write, "Words of Wisdom" but very hard to follow. Blessings and hugs dear friend
Trifiatis Avatar
July 17, 2015 at 10:26 AM
That is what I call "philanthropy!" Ha-ha! Thank you dear Eve for your kindness!
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