Hymn To Unhappiness

Oh, unhappiness,

you relentless tormentor of my heart and mind,

forgive me for I have never thought to thank you for

your presence in my life

but

I have just come to realize that, without your bitter presence,

none of the sweet instances of happiness, I would have been

able to enjoy!










© Demetrios Trifiatis
    08 June 2022

happinesspainthanksgivingfree verse

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Bill Baker

June 13, 2022 at 3:33 PM

Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us, Demetrios. It is so true, in a world of duality. shadow and Light are always present. The contrast increases and intensifies the awareness of each. Sometimes the burden, self-imposed, is almost too much to bear for me; but, without awareness I have nothing. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Alexis Y.

June 10, 2022 at 12:40 PM

Hi Demetrios, That is so true. I’m adding this to fav collection. Have a nice day and weekend:-) Alexis

Michael Tor

June 9, 2022 at 3:48 PM

A favorite my friend,so true and so opposite. Be blessed...

Connie Marcum Wong

June 9, 2022 at 1:53 AM

In keeping the balance of nature we must accept both. How beautifully you put it Demetrios. Your rose resembles my bush named Purfume Delight. It is lovely and its scent divine. Blessings xxoo

Sotto Poet

June 8, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Dear friend Demetrios, you shed light on the fundamental assumptions that we so frequently overlook. And it is true that we need to know misery before we can fully appreciate delight and have it in our lives.

Demetrios Trifiatis

June 8, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Yes, my dearest friend, Lasaad, sometimes we overlook certain basic truths but this is part of our human nature. Thank you so much for your kind visit and comment. Be blessed!

Vijay Pandit

June 8, 2022 at 5:30 AM

You always bring forth the profound truths we often miss. A FAVE from me Demetrios. Beautiful rose!

Demetrios Trifiatis

June 8, 2022 at 8:18 AM

I am really grateful that a few friends of mine appreciate what I write. You are among these special friends who continuously comment so graciously. I thank you for your precious comments and the FAVE. Blessings!