Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Narrative

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Grossing the River of Oblivion

"I am very sick " 
a dearest friend of mine told me the other day
"And I think my time has come" She continued with
a bitter smile.

I looked at her with compassion for I knew 
she was right and tried to find words to console her
but none was willing to come to my aide!

Really,  what could anyone say in moments like this?

I took her hand into mine, caressed it, and looked at her deep
into her eyes and said: 

" My beloved friend, 
even the youngest and the healthiest of people that
exists now, one day would find themselves in your 
position for it is the fate of all us mortals.
 
Some who are healthy and much younger than you at 
the very moment would cross on the other side, because of  
an unforeseen event, sooner than they expected." 

As I finished my little speech she turned toward me with
a broad smile and so she replied:

" How foolish of me to complain about my predicament, when
I knew from the beginning of my life that I am mortal."

Then she slightly pressed her hand on mine as though she wished
to give emphasis  to her words and in a whisper added: 

" Do not worry my friend,  I am ready to face my destiny.
I have no regrets,  just gratitude for this marvelous experience,
called life!"

Those were her last words to me.*








© Demetrios Trifiatis
     09 March 2020



*A true story. She departed two days after our conversation.
She was not even forty and left behind four children. RIP

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Charlie Smith March 9, 2020 at 11:32 AM Wow, everyone should be so grateful and with so much grace. What a better world this would be... Demetrios Trifiatis March 9, 2020 at 11:38 AM Yes, my friend Charlie. The world would be much better.She was a wise soul. Very spiritual. Unfortunately she suffered a lot. Thank you for caring.

Vijay Pandit March 9, 2020 at 7:19 AM A deep dialogue my friend--facing the truth with courage. Love the intense colors in your photo. Demetrios Trifiatis March 9, 2020 at 7:49 AM Thank you my friend, Vijay for your gracious comment! God bless you my friend!

Julie Achilles March 9, 2020 at 5:18 AM tears in my eyes dearest Demetrios, how sad, may her soul rest in peace. Lots hugs, Julie xxxx Demetrios Trifiatis March 9, 2020 at 6:44 AM Sorry my dear that made you cry! I will tell you that after she died something extraordinary happened before the eyes of many witnesses including a priest! Death is a mystery however one day we all are going to solve this mystery! God be with you dear Julie and keep you healthy! Thank you so much! Hugs xxx

Tom Cunningham March 9, 2020 at 4:58 AM Such a tragic story Demetrios, I know you can never find the right words in those situations. Life is a wonderful gift and she left this world with no regrets. The only consolation for those left behind is that she is now at peace. Tom Demetrios Trifiatis March 9, 2020 at 6:41 AM Well my friend, for thirty-five years I was consoling people who have missed a loved one: Husbands, wives, children and parents. All these years I accumulated a lot of experience about the nature of death. The fact I almost died three times was an additional factor to implicate myself in this mission! I was enriched with many incredible metaphysical experiences during that time. God bless you my friend, Tom and keep you healthy! Thank you!