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"FUTILITY" FROM MY ROOF GARDEN, MY PHOTO, ©

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Futility

Futile it is to toil to know others while one ignores himself!








©  Demetrios Trifiatis
        04 April 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Williams Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 6:50 PM
One to reflect on, indeed so true, how can one even begin to understand others when one doesn't understand himself. Brilliant as always dearest friend....Maria xxx
Thomas Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 1:41 PM
Most true wise sir :) Beautiful blooms.
One Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 12:46 PM
Yes so true, yet so many ignore this.. Great one liner Demetrios..
Pigeon Tart Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 9:46 AM
More eloquent wisdom, your warmth is global dear poet. Love and hugs to you Demetrios :) xomo!
Pandit Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 7:01 AM
Enjoy reading your endless words of truth and wisdom, Demetrios. Adore your endless supply of flowers in your garden.
Andresen Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 3:15 AM
- It's great to be big, but it's bigger to be human - Lovely written, my friend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kannan Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 2:21 AM
How true! Well said and a perfect title... Thanks for sharing...
Cunningham Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 2:12 AM
We should all look within ourselves embracing our strengths and dealing with our own weaknesses' before we get to know others until then we're not really qualified to do so. Tom
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