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HAPPINESS UNHAPPINESS

FROM MY ROOFTOP GARDEN, 07 FEBRUARY 2017, MY PHOTO, ©

Happiness Unhappiness

Oh, you Happiness,

Do not look at me with contempt

For

I am, Unhappiness, your twin sister,

Who, without my presence, your name

Would be unknown!*








© Demetrios Trifiatis
     07 February 2017

* Things become known to us because of their opposites, Heraclitus,
Greek philosopher,  sixth century BC

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Probir Gupta February 7, 2017 at 8:17 AM Very true ... So wisely highlighted .... Demetrios Trifiatis February 7, 2017 at 6:06 PM Thank you my kind friend, Probir!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 7, 2017 at 3:16 AM - There is much sense and wisdom in Greek philosophy - Excellent written, my friend - a 7 - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Demetrios Trifiatis February 7, 2017 at 6:05 PM Fortunately there is dearest, Anne-Lise, but people are not interested anymore! Thank you!

White Wolf February 7, 2017 at 1:33 AM So true! Heraclitus was the man! All things are dual! 7/7 Demetrios Trifiatis February 7, 2017 at 1:47 AM Good to see you again my friend, White Wolf. Thank you! If you have time read my poem "CREATION " it might be of interest to you!