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Necessity is the anvil upon which destiny forges one's character by using the hammer of life's afflictions according to divinity's Will! © Demetrios Trifiatis 13 August 2020 - I thank all my friends for their comments on my POTD honor. I also thank the officials of PoetrySoup for bestowing the honor.

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/16/2020 11:24:00 AM

Congratulations on your p.o.t.d win. Few words with much said and a beautiful flower picture. Enjoy your win and day with blessings...............

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/16/2020 6:42:00 PM

God bless you my dearest friend, Paula for your kind words and heartfelt congratulations.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/16/2020 4:28:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/16/2020 6:24:00 AM

Thank you my dearest friend, Anne-Lise. Hugs xxx

Mark Koplin

Date: 8/16/2020 3:03:00 AM

Beautiful little ditty, congratulations on potd!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/16/2020 3:50:00 AM

Thank you so very much dear, Mark. Blessings.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/16/2020 1:54:00 AM

Apt wisdom applied w/muse sensibility, Mr. D. Kudos on POTD. Love and more love always.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/16/2020 2:28:00 AM

What a lovely surprise my dearest friend, Freddie! Thank you for your precious comment Love and more love is the answer! Blessings!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/15/2020 6:17:00 PM

Once again, your photo is breathtaking, and it fits perfectly with your words. It is in times of tribulation, that our Character is molded- making us bitter or better. Your thoughts hold so much truth. This is beautiful in every way. Congratulations Demetrios, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 6:39:00 PM

How wonderful to see you again my gracious friend, Nicole. Thank you for your kind words and for the conversations. Blessings

John Watt

Date: 8/15/2020 5:59:00 PM

Another POTD for a very deserving poet and poem! Well stated, Demetrios, is not the Potter free to make from the clay what he wishes? Congrats, my friend ~ John

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 6:16:00 PM

HIS clay, HIS pottery my friend, John. We just have to fulfill the function for which we have been created for. Thank you very much for your visit and your congratulations. Blessings.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/15/2020 3:32:00 PM

Wonderfully penned words of wisdom to ponder, my friend. Congratulations on your POTD. Many blessings!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 6:13:00 PM

Thank dear Sam for your kind words and for your congratulations. God bless you!

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/15/2020 1:23:00 PM

A brilliant and thought provoking write Demetrios. Congrats on your POTD.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 2:26:00 PM

Jeanne, my dear friend, thank you for your appreciation. Blessings.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/15/2020 10:10:00 AM

Beautiful Demetrios. Congratulations on your deserving POTD honors! Blessings xxoo

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 12:13:00 PM

Thank you dearest, Connie for your graceful visit and congratulations. Blessings!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/15/2020 8:15:00 AM

You really know how to make a point! Congratulations!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 12:12:00 PM

Thank you dearest , Sunlite. To make a point is one thing but to be appreciated is another. Thank you!

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/15/2020 5:59:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD Demetrios :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 6:16:00 AM

So grateful for your congratulations dearest , Heidi. Blessings!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/15/2020 4:39:00 AM

WOW! Congrats my friend--yet another poem of the day--deserving of the honor!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 6:18:00 AM

Thank you for your heartfelt congratulations my dearest friend, Vijay. So kind of you! Blessings.

Maria Williams

Date: 8/15/2020 3:02:00 AM

I second Tom, twice in a few days, you must be doing a lot right. Congratulations on this wonderful poem awarded the honour of POTD. A lovely birthday treat. Happy Birthday my dearest Demetrios xxx

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 3:33:00 AM

Thank you, dearest Maria, for taking the time to comment! Hope this honor is not a gift but was given because of merit otherwise I decline to accept it! Anyway, the decision was taken before I post that it was my birthday! Blessings!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/15/2020 12:42:00 AM

Back with congratulations Demetrios on the honour of POTD. Twice in a week, you're doing something right lol. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2020 3:25:00 AM

I thought you were joking but apparently you were not! Most unusual though but I thank you for informing me as well as the site for the birthday gift! I hope it is a meritorious POTD and not a birthday gift! Thank you! Blessings

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/13/2020 2:45:00 PM

Perfect! I agree. Well written Demetrios :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/13/2020 4:32:00 PM

Thank you dearest, Heidi. Hugs xxx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/13/2020 5:05:00 AM

Profound truth in solemn words my friend. Lovely rose!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/13/2020 5:30:00 AM

Thank you dearest, Vijay for your gracious comment. Blessings

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/13/2020 3:28:00 AM

- Words for the day and through life, my friend ... many thanks ... excellent written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/13/2020 4:22:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words my dearest friend, Anne-Lise. Hugs xxx

Michael Tor

Date: 8/13/2020 2:19:00 AM

Another favorite my friend.God bless you...

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/13/2020 4:21:00 AM

You too kind my dearest friend, Michael. God be with you as always.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/13/2020 1:27:00 AM

Lifes afflictions put us to the test for sure but if we steer ourselves towards God's pathway then strong characters we become. Thought provoking words Demetrios. Swimming in an hour then the beach and rock pools, my grandsons have my day planned lol. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/13/2020 4:20:00 AM

Well, what you say is including in my post dearest, Tom. Glad we are in agreement. Enjoy your stay there. Take care though.

Jenish Somadas

Date: 8/13/2020 12:55:00 AM

Wonderful thoughts.. On each hit of hammer, I prayed a lot.. May be my prayers will change divinity's plan.. Great write Demetrios..

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/13/2020 4:19:00 AM

Thank you for liking it my friend, Jenish. Blessings