I Held Her In My Arms

I held her in my trembling arms for the
   
First time


And 


The unfailing sensation, of embracing 

The cosmos, I felt! 


 

© Demetrios Trifiatis
    20 August 2015


POTD
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Meade Avatar
August 23, 2015 at 9:07 PM
Marvelous my dear friend -- to hold a precious life is a divine gift.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 24, 2015 at 5:52 AM
Your visits, a treat my friend, David. Thank you!
Manassian Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 5:14 PM
Congratulations on this romantic piece being chosen as POTD, my dear poet. Great write.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:36 PM
Thank you so much, dear Eileen, for your constant visits and kind comments. I appreciate it enormously!
Nau Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 2:41 PM
You captured her...You captured us and the Universe. Congrats to you!
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:40 PM
So gracious of you to comment in such a generous manner! Thank you, dear Edlynn!
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 2:05 PM
Dropping back with my congrats for poem of the day:-) hugs Jan xx
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:41 PM
Your visits and comments is a source of joy, dear Jan. Thank you so much!
Smith Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 1:46 PM
Tremendous piece my friend...so romantic...well deserved POTD
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:39 PM
My friend, Tim, always present to comment! Thank you from the depths of my heart!
La France Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Congratulations on poem of the day with this beauty
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:43 PM
It is extremely noble of your part to take the time to visit. Thank you very much dear, Broken Wings!
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 11:36 AM
Stunningly beautiful! Congratulations on having this gem selected as POTD!
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:44 PM
Connie, my friend, thank you so much for your kind words.
Inman Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 10:22 AM
Epigram, interesting form choice for such a lovely poem.
Inman Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 9:18 PM
I agree, Demetrios
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:46 PM
Well, all forms of poetry are equally powerful, if there is love in our hearts, dear James. Thank you!
Roper Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations on Poem of the Day my friend, your inspirational spiritual writes are always so beautiful. Hugs Eve
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:48 PM
Dearest Eve, your presence is always a beautiful site! Thank you so much for your kind visits and comments! God bless you!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 9:12 AM
I see this is POTD, congratulations.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:50 PM
Thank you my friend, Richard!
Lamoureux Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 9:12 AM
An eternity felt within a single embrace! What a lovely piece.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 6:49 PM
I think you agree with me on that, my good friend, Richard. Thank you!
Konos Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 9:11 AM
Congratulations on Poem of the Day...BIG 7
Trifiatis Avatar
August 24, 2015 at 12:03 AM
Judy, my dear, I appreciate your lovely visit and comment. Thank you!
Callus Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 8:32 AM
This is truly romantic Demi! deep down you are a Mediterranean man!~ This also reminds me of when I held my first new-born child! ~ Congrats on POTD honour! // paul
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 8:37 AM
Thank you for your honoring visit, Paul. If Greeks are not Mediterranean who are then my friend?
Nunez Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 7:55 AM
Hello, sire. Congratulations on having this poem chosen as POTD. Thank you too, for the visit earlier. hugs!
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 8:04 AM
Thank you so much for this and your previous vist, dear Kim
Y. Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 5:47 AM
I stopped by to say congratulations on having this well deserved piece selected as the poem of the day!
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 5:56 AM
Welcome Alexis Y. I didn't know anything! Thank you so much. You so kind!
Hay Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 3:45 AM
Wonderfully done, congrats on POTD, warm regards, Laura.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 22, 2015 at 5:55 AM
Thank you for being the bearers of good news. I ignored it! Thank you so much. You are lovely!
A. Sharma Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 2:20 AM
Very lovely....... a perfect expression!
Trifiatis Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 5:45 AM
Thank you Dr. Upma, for taking the time to visit and comment!
Muideen Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 7:43 PM
A lovely and beautiful, your descriptive is eloquence...........A.M.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 5:46 AM
My friend, A.M. how nice to receive your visit again. Thank you!
Nunez Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Wow, I just love it when a man is able to eloquently express what he felt at his most vulnerable moment with his beloved. Fantastic poem, sire. 7 and will save this to my favs! hugs!
Trifiatis Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 5:47 AM
If the feelings are true then the heart knows how to express them, dear Kim. Thank you for visiting!
Manassian Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 10:07 AM
Sensational write, my dear poet. What a beautiful and romantic piece.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 5:48 AM
Nothing is more pleasing to me than expressing my admiration for beauty, dear Eileen. Thank you for your lovely visit and comment!
Nayak Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 7:27 AM
Dear Demetrios, romantic and awesome imagery...embracing the cosmos! adorable write..a 7!...love, Anu:-)
Trifiatis Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 5:51 AM
Every lady could be the Cosmos for a man in love! I am certain you have been the Cosmos for someone, dear Anulaxmi if not then something is wrong with men! Thank you for visiting and commenting in such a noble way!
Sathasivam Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 6:45 AM
Beautiful and romantic write. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
Trifiatis Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 5:51 AM
Thank you, Ravi, for your precious visit and comment!
Allison Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 5:07 AM
wow what a beautiful romantic poem Demetrios:-) hugs jan xx soupmail xx
Trifiatis Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 5:52 AM
Only romantic hearts as yours could appreciate my poem and for that I thank you, Dear Jan!
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August 20, 2015 at 4:57 AM
- I have to read one poem, before I rushing on .... and it must be your beautiful poem, dear friend Demetrios - I wish you a lovely day :) - (Today the house be be cleaned from top to bottom) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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August 21, 2015 at 5:53 AM
Anne Lise, my friend, I hope all will be fine soon and you will be back in full swing! Thank you for your gracious visit and comment!
Tor Avatar
August 20, 2015 at 2:44 AM
She must have been real special.. Nice poem made me go back in time to a special moment. I hope we all have them.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 21, 2015 at 5:44 AM
Welcome my new friend, Michael. Thank you for your kind visit and comment!
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