I Am Charlie-Je Suis Charlie

Fall snow fall,
Over the moaning Paris’ ground,
Let your descending snowflakes a 
Healing blanket for the city
To weave
And
Charlie’s slaughtered cartoonists 
To enshroud! 
 

© Demetrios Trifiatis
 09 JANUARY 2015

PARIS (Reuters) - Twelve people including two police officers were killed in a shooting at the Paris offices of the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday, a police spokesman said in an update on the death toll.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 1/13/2015 9:30:00 PM
You have turned a horrendous event into a hope for the future.
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Date: 1/13/2015 12:52:00 PM
heart touching excellent tribute demetrios such a tragedy and sadness deeply moving growing up in the troubles i saw so much of it each week peace and love the only remedy violence a step backwards i always say god be with them and their families inb this time of their grief they are in my prayers bless you dear friend
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Date: 1/11/2015 4:00:00 PM
Yes...it is a tragedy. I don't know what to write in response to this poem, my dear, for...this will not cease...I fear things will only worsen. There is a coming Prince of Peace. Thank you for sharing your concern and your loving heart. Bless you.
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Date: 1/12/2015 5:36:00 AM
Afraid I am that you are right! I also believe this is the tip of the iceberg only. Hope humanity shows maturity and learn from past mistakes. Fanaticism should be eradicated, no matter where it comes from! Thank you dear, Eileen, for your comment. The world should smile, as you do!
Date: 1/10/2015 6:35:00 AM
A tragedy my friend. I have family living in Paris. Uncles, Aunts and first cousins as well as their children. A huge clan both on my mothers and fathers side. A stunning Epigram!
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Date: 1/10/2015 7:24:00 AM
All of us should feel that your family is our family as well for humanity is made up of families! Thank you so much dear, Maurice! I pray all your people there are far from harm's reach!
Date: 1/9/2015 5:16:00 PM
Well written Demetrios. Enjoyed... Verlena
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Date: 1/10/2015 7:21:00 AM
A third visit! Wow! Thank you for your heartfelt comment, I do appreciate it, dearest Verlena!
Date: 1/9/2015 2:22:00 PM
A wonderful tribute so powerfully penned Demetrios - when will the bloodshed end - so so tragic:-( Hugs jan xx
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Date: 1/10/2015 7:22:00 AM
Jan, how wonderful to see you again,, my friend! Thank you for your loving comment!
Date: 1/9/2015 1:41:00 PM
Lovely lovely poem thank you
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Date: 1/9/2015 1:44:00 PM
Merci mon amie, Etienne! You are very kind!
Date: 1/9/2015 11:01:00 AM
Demetrios!! A most excellent and heartfelt write here indeed Sir. Ich sage auch: "JE-SUIS CHARLIE"!!! I know my wife and I sincerely wish our best to the families and loved ones impacted by this unconscionable and enormous tragedy!! This is a "7" and a FAV. May the spirits of these extraordinarily brave victims live on forever!! JE-SUIS CHARLIE!! Gary
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Date: 1/9/2015 11:15:00 AM
Mein friend, Gary, danke sehr! Thank you so much dear friend. It is so noble of you and your wife to feel that way. I am afraid this is the beginning of something terrible to come. God help us! I appreciate your visit and rating!
Date: 1/9/2015 9:46:00 AM
What a sad situation... My prayers go out to all the families involved and the departed souls.
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Date: 1/9/2015 10:59:00 AM
Yes, my friend, your prayers are welcome but sometimes more has to be done! Thank you!
Date: 1/9/2015 9:17:00 AM
- It is a tragedy ....... great written but so terribly sad - I wish you a nice weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/9/2015 11:00:00 AM
Yes, unfortunately, it is the beginning of tragedies, dear Anne-Lise! Thank you for visiting and commenting!
Date: 1/9/2015 8:58:00 AM
forgot my rating -- which is outstanding, keep writing my wise and loving friend.
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Date: 1/9/2015 11:06:00 AM
The rating my friend, David, is your visit for me!
Date: 1/9/2015 8:57:00 AM
The pure whiteness of the snow symbolizes that Peace and Love can still reign -- even now, especially now. Well done my dear friend.
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Date: 1/9/2015 11:07:00 AM
I see you an expert on symbolisms my dear friend, David. This takes knowledge which you obviously possess. Thank you!
Date: 1/9/2015 8:35:00 AM
This is a sad state of affairs, it is good that you are bringing attention to this incident.
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Date: 1/9/2015 11:08:00 AM
So happy we see eye- to- eye dear , Richard! Thank you!
Date: 1/9/2015 8:29:00 AM
Just read the piece,Demetrios, it is strange that they allowed her to survive. Blessings sir and an end to all this violence
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Date: 1/9/2015 11:10:00 AM
Yes, Eve, it is strange! They said they wanted to pass a message to the authorities and they were in need of someone to deliver it! Thank you!
Date: 1/9/2015 8:25:00 AM
This is a very fitting epigram, Demi. It makes no sense to brutally kill the innocent in the name of God! #7 // paul
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Date: 1/9/2015 11:11:00 AM
Thank you for your precious visit and comment my dear friend, Paul!
Date: 1/9/2015 7:49:00 AM
Extremism causes nothing but pain..Today people in France,innocent people are.. hostages and another two dead. Ow I can feel God's tears pouring down.
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