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Fanaticism

Fanaticism, You, vengeful child of darkness, Grandchild of ignorance, Brother of terror and hatred, Cousin of intolerance and fear, Your abominable goal is to submit humanity’s psyche in Perpetual torture By indiscriminately slaughtering men, Raping women, Enslaving children, Eliminating freedom and Obliterating joy Would wretchedly fail Cause God, couldn’t bless the abhorrent actions of your disciples For He is not ruthless, cruel, or vicious But Merciful, forging, and loving Hence Your dominion of oppression you wish to establish A blasphemous monument in His eyes would be, Contemptible by Him and His angels alike Thus Those who strive to prevail by committing your Unspeakable crimes Not even a glimpse of the gates of paradise would ever be Able to see! © Demetrios Trifiatis 18 August 2014 * Dedicated to those who have fallen victim to fanaticism around the world.

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Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/20/2014 7:30:00 PM

A very power write and a lesson to be learned. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/23/2014 4:29:00 AM

Thank you my dearest friend for your visit and precious comment!

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 8/19/2014 4:44:00 AM

strong write Demetrios on a subject that hits home hard lovely to see you again too hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/19/2014 10:23:00 AM

Thank you Shadow! So good to see you! Hugs.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/18/2014 2:28:00 PM

my, a ferocious rant packing a poetic wallop... happy to see you here, D... huggs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/18/2014 4:28:00 PM

Well, my dear nette, "They" only the thunderbolts of my pen can understand! Ha-ha! Thank you for your visit and comment, I really appreciate both!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/18/2014 9:52:00 AM

Glad to to see with your active muse, Demetrios. Nice dedication

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/18/2014 10:03:00 AM

Dr. Ram what a lovely visit! Glad you are here! Thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/18/2014 3:06:00 AM

- First I must say: A pleasure to see you post a new poem !!! - The theme of your write is really well written - and it occupies my thoughts a lot - War will always have innocent victims .... brutal killing! - Violence and rape - Power and religion - Heartbreaking !!! - Thank you for your important write, Demetrios !!! - All the best to you my friend! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/18/2014 4:36:00 AM

Dear Anne Lise, I am so happy to see your comment and happier to know that you are concerned as much about this unheard and barbarous crimes against humanity and against God! Yes, it is true things like that happen throughout history BUT is it necessary to happen? Is it right to keep silent? Don't we have a moral obligation to talk against these crimes? I know you agree, I just stress the point! Thank you again for your concern and for being my friend!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/18/2014 2:17:00 AM

My dear poet, a true sage you are. So good to read your words of wisdom again. So good to have you back. So true are your words...The fanatics have reached into this country and have slaughtered some here. It is a terrible crime against God. Thank you...for speaking out. Your fan...H Mykrouli

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/18/2014 4:29:00 AM

My dearest and agaphth mou Eileen, thank you so very much for your words of praise! It is impossible for me to see so many thousands of victims everywhere, your country included, and not raise my voice of concern. History has taught us that if we do not react to this slaughtering, tomorrow it will be our turn. Your words add to my concern and become one with my voice. God bless you! Filakia!