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" COMMON GOOD " MY PHOTO , ©

Empathy V

Oh, empathy,

you divine child of love,

I implore Thee to help me sacrifice my

self-interest

on

the altar of common good

for

humanity's sake!*








© Demetrios Trifiatis
      27 March 2020

* With God's blessings let us unite to fight a common enemy!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Adams Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 10:35 PM
if all were more empathetic instead of self centered the world would be a much better place... love your words and beautiful photo... hugs and blessings!
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March 28, 2020 at 3:22 AM
Thank you for caring dearest, Sandra! Hugs xxx and blessings.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 4:14 PM
This is so readily sweet and self-less Demetrios. I wish you well my friend; stay safe!
Trifiatis Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 4:15 PM
God bless you dearest, Caren! Take good care of yourself! Blessings!
Cunningham Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 9:17 AM
It would be great if all mankind cast aside their differences to fight this killer virus and shared solutions for the benefit of us all. Tom
Trifiatis Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 4:15 PM
Thank you for your gracious visit dear, Tom! Let us pray that we unite our efforts against a common enemy!Blessings.
Achilles Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 7:18 AM
Thank you for such a cheerful photo it brightens the day, and for your words dear Demetrios, keep safe dear friend, hugs Julie xxxx
Trifiatis Avatar
March 27, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Happy that my photo cheered you up dearest, Julie. Thank you so much for kind comment. Please take good care of yourself. Hugs xxx
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