Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Free verse

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" GEORGE'S SOUL " MY PHOTO, ©

I Can'T Breathe

" I can't breathe "

The last words of George Floyd were

" I can't breathe " echoed his voice and called his mother's name

but

the man who supposed to uphold the law 

the man who had sworn to protect every citizen's life

the man who the government represented 

unmoved remained to George's pleas

thus

harder and harder he pressed his knee against George's neck 

till George's soul "disgusted " left injustice's domain! *






© Demetrios Trifiatis
       29 May 2020



 * I returned today because I would like to vehemently denounce this act of unimaginable inhumanity and barbarism plus the misuse and abuse of power by unworthy representatives of the state! 

I am certain the person who committed this abominable crime would forever 
live in infamy while George Floyd would be residing in God's domain!

RIP dearest George for justice would prevail!

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Shirley Hawkins May 30, 2020 at 2:48 AM Very well expressed. All performed as if his badge gave him the right to murder another person and get away with it without anyone present stopping him or showing any mercy to the victim. It's too devastating to comprehend. Who are the thugs in this instance? Demetrios Trifiatis May 30, 2020 at 4:00 AM Absolutely right you are dear, Shirley. The actions of these four officers and especially that of officer Chauvin who has the name of one of Napoleon's generals, Chauvin, who introduced the term Chauvinism because he supported the idea that whatever was French was superior than anything else! Anyway, I think that the death of Mr Floyd will determent who will be the next president of USA! Thank you so much for taking the time to visit and comment dear, Shirley! Blessings!

David Mohn May 29, 2020 at 10:28 PM powerfully said Demetrios...I live about 10 miles from where this happened in Minneapolis and am currently under curfew. The Minneapolis police have a troubling history that I hope, will have some real internal purging. Demetrios Trifiatis May 30, 2020 at 1:55 AM Watching CNN all evening yesterday. The situations seems explosive. Hope you take care of yourself my friend and I pray justice to be served. Thank you for gracious visit and comment!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 29, 2020 at 9:30 PM Demetrios, I, too, am horrified, disgusted and heart-broken after watching the video. Every life is a precious creation of God. No one has a right to take a human life. These police officers abused their power. Not just the one arrested, but all of them are responsible. It was murder, not manslaughter. The video is a witness that doesnt lie. :( On the bright side, it's wonderful to see a post from you and your beautiful, red rose...a lovely reminder of how precious life is. God bless you, Rhonda Demetrios Trifiatis May 30, 2020 at 1:51 AM Rhoda, my dearest, what a wonderful surprise to receive your lovely visit and comment. Thank you so much for it! Blessings!

Michael Tor May 29, 2020 at 6:08 PM Demetrios I am glad you are back. I hope your health is good. Your words here send a message that we all are feeling and believe. It is a sad day in this world when the people who are there to protect us are the ones killing us. Demetrios please go to YouTube and watch this video in its entirety.When your in YouTube type in YouTube's search engine "richiefromboston SECOND WAVE: CIVIL WAR (ORDO AB CHAO) This video tells the real reason this cop, did what he did. God Bless You... Demetrios Trifiatis May 30, 2020 at 1:50 AM I wish a known publisher to come up and tell me that he likes my poetry as much as you dearest, Michael and to ask me to publish many books since I have 2651 poems posted here! Blessings! Michael Tor May 29, 2020 at 9:22 PM I will be praying for you and to lift me up I will be reading your God sent comfort in these times, which are your Godly inspired words. You my friend should publish a book of your poetry. So many people need to hear your comforting words. Demetrios Trifiatis May 29, 2020 at 6:29 PM Michael my friend, how marvelous to see you after so long time. Yes, I returned today to Express my indignation in the strongest possible way. I was watching CNN and learned a lot of things. The policeman Chauvin was charged with third degree murder and the rest will be charged the same. Now is a March in Washington DC and many other cities. Thank you for the information. I will check it out. Thank you so much. My health? I will know in three weeks when the results will be out. Blessings.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 29, 2020 at 5:43 PM <3 Demetrios Trifiatis May 30, 2020 at 1:56 AM Aren't you the...? Delighted to see you again . Thank you for precious visit and...comment! Hugs xxx Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 29, 2020 at 6:23 PM Exactly. Heartbroken. Demetrios Trifiatis May 29, 2020 at 6:01 PM ?????

Eve Roper May 29, 2020 at 1:41 PM A very great tribute to the person that lost his life on the hands of law enforcement. There has to be another way to hold a man or woman without putting their knee on their necks. Hugs Eve Demetrios Trifiatis May 29, 2020 at 2:19 PM My dearest friend, Eve, thank you for lovely visit and comment. I agree with you that there must be a more humane way to enforce the law especially with people who do not resist areas. Hugs xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen May 29, 2020 at 11:31 AM - Barbaric actions will never end, my friend ... awful but true - ... Imagine, if everything in life was so wonderful that your roses :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Demetrios Trifiatis May 29, 2020 at 12:46 PM So wonderful to see you my dearest friend, Anne-Lise. Although what you say is true , I do not think that you would ever suggest we shouldn't react against barbaric acts like this and not fight to prevent similar acts of injustice, or... would you? That is what I do here: I raise my voice against injustice and for the sanctity of human life! I just heard on the news that the policeman who caused George's death was arrested for murder! This is an act of justice however George is dead! Thank you so much for your gracious visit and comment. Hugs xxx

Vijay Pandit May 29, 2020 at 6:49 AM A horror to watch that video live. I share the sentiments you expressed, Demetrios. Haven't seen you in awhile in this space. Lovely rose! Demetrios Trifiatis May 29, 2020 at 7:13 AM I have watched that horrifying video many times and each time was getting angrier and angrier till I thought to write something to show my indignation even though I keep away from PoetrySoup because of health reasons. Thank you my dear friend, Vijay. God bless you and keep you safe.

Maria Williams May 29, 2020 at 6:43 AM I totally agree, it was indeed an abominable crime. Unimaginable and barbaric, how a human can go to these lengths to prove whatever point he was trying to get across is beyond comprehension. Good to see you again Demetrius my dearest friend. I hope you are well? Thanks for sharing your views....Maria xxx Demetrios Trifiatis May 29, 2020 at 7:09 AM It is terrifying to see the dark side of the application of law. Thank you dearest Maia for sharing my feelings. Let us pray that no more lives to be lost because of barbarism. God bless you for caring! Blessings and hugs xxx

Tom Cunningham May 29, 2020 at 4:06 AM It was so uncalled for, the man was no threat to four armed policemen and one took it on himself to carry out that vile act that resulted in a man's death. They are not above the law and must be punished. Lovely to see you Demetrios, I hope you are well. Tom Demetrios Trifiatis May 29, 2020 at 5:27 AM Thank you my great friend, Tom! Yes, it was an abominable act of barbarism. I returned today to express my indignation . I feel little better I will know in two weeks time. Blessings!