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Friend of Wisdom

FRIEND of WISDOM Philosopher, they call me, Following Pythagoras of old, A friend of wisdom it means and Nothing more. For years philosophy’s principles I tried to understand and For decades her ethics strived To apply Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Heraclitus My subjects were, thus Faithfully devoted to Their teaching With no success, I confess From my part But not because of a lack Of trying And now, That my life's end, I discern clearer By the day To my horror came to realize That although loyal a FRIEND of WISDOM I have remained to this day WISDOM herself NEVER thought of me THE SAME WAY! © Demetrios Trifiatis 13 January 2013

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Eve Roper

Date: 5/12/2017 1:01:00 PM

Wonderful poem expressing yourself and wisdom, Demetrios, thank you for sharing truly enjoyed ~*

Reggae Magnet

Date: 1/15/2013 8:00:00 PM

lovely offering, liked the ending particularly, I would say philosophizing is one of my favourite pleasures.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/16/2013 7:18:00 AM

Dear Robert, Philosophy is like the wine, one cannot drink on empty stomach because if he does the results are known. I am happy though you like philosophy, for we all should love her because is the mother of all sciences! Thank you for your generous comment!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/15/2013 2:56:00 AM

A poem with good feelings and loving wisdom, a very good poem! Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/16/2013 7:19:00 AM

Dear Anne, A wise poem for my wise friends! Thank you so much!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/14/2013 11:57:00 PM

this is great reflective poetry!! I love how you called wisdom a "her!!" You are so right!!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/16/2013 7:21:00 AM

Dear Andrea, Of course wisdom is a HER! Ask my wife!Ha-ha! Thank you very much though!

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 1/14/2013 2:22:00 PM

Hi Demetrios; I love reading this today. I think - I would consider you a friend of wisdom. Thanks for sharing. Please check out ( When We Get old ) Lucilla

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/16/2013 7:22:00 AM

Dear Lucilla, I will be as happy if you considered me a friend of you! Thank you!

Tim Ryerson

Date: 1/13/2013 4:18:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this sir...the ending caught me by surprise...very clever! - Tim

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/13/2013 4:58:00 PM

Thank you! You very kind!

Jack Horne

Date: 1/13/2013 3:28:00 PM

clever write, my friend

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/16/2013 7:23:00 AM

Dear Jack, Cleverer comment though! Thank you!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/13/2013 2:21:00 PM

Interesting philsophy that you have penned..Enjoyed reading ..I hope that wisdom does think of you as a friend though..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/16/2013 7:30:00 AM

Dear Sara, The point is one to do whatever he can. If wisdom thinks one is wothwhile then she will show it when and if she thinks fit! The highest degree someone gets is a Ph. D. as you know i.e. Philosophy Degree of ... That is why Ph.Ds for me is a cerificate of cerified ignorenceaccepted by the holder! Thank you

Debra Squyres

Date: 1/13/2013 1:30:00 PM

She can be a tease, can she not? Wisdom changes as we learn and experience life...not all but some. I think it is different also for different cultures. Some wisdom though, stands true for all...without love, there can be no peace...is one of those for me. Enjoyed your poem...makes one think.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/13/2013 1:55:00 PM

The point is: One may be a Friend of Wisdom but this doesn't mean Wisdom considers him her friend as well. Being a philosopher myself I have found it out! Unfortunately! Thank you!