Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Bio

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 May 12, 2017 at 1:01 PM Wonderful poem expressing yourself and wisdom, Demetrios, thank you for sharing truly enjoyed ~*

Reggae Magnet January 15, 2013 at 8:00 PM lovely offering, liked the ending particularly, I would say philosophizing is one of my favourite pleasures. Demetrios Trifiatis January 16, 2013 at 7:18 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 January 15, 2013 at 2:56 AM A poem with good feelings and loving wisdom, a very good poem! Have a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :) Demetrios Trifiatis January 16, 2013 at 7:19 AM Dear Anne, A wise poem for my wise friends! Thank you so much!

Andrea Dietrich January 14, 2013 at 11:57 PM this is great reflective poetry!! I love how you called wisdom a "her!!" You are so right!! Demetrios Trifiatis January 16, 2013 at 7:21 AM Dear Andrea, Of course wisdom is a HER! Ask my wife!Ha-ha! Thank you very much though!

Lucilla Carrillo January 14, 2013 at 2:22 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 January 16, 2013 at 7:22 AM Dear Lucilla, I will be as happy if you considered me a friend of you! Thank you!

Tim Ryerson January 13, 2013 at 4:18 PM Enjoyed reading this sir...the ending caught me by surprise...very clever! - Tim Demetrios Trifiatis January 13, 2013 at 4:58 PM Thank you! You very kind!

Jack Horne January 13, 2013 at 3:28 PM clever write, my friend Demetrios Trifiatis January 16, 2013 at 7:23 AM Dear Jack, Cleverer comment though! Thank you!

Sara Kendrick January 13, 2013 at 2:21 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 January 16, 2013 at 7:30 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 January 13, 2013 at 1:30 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 January 13, 2013 at 1:55 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!