Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Monoku

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IDEALS II

FROM MY ROOF GARDEN, PICTURE TAKEN BY ME, (c)

 

 

Ideals Ii

When ideals die, soon after, civilizations follow them into the grave!*








(c) Demetrios Trifiatis 
       10 August 2016


* Western civilization is witnessing the death of its ideals.

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Alexis Y. August 10, 2016 at 6:32 PM Hi Demetrios, I agree with your profound and thought provoking Monoku. A Big seven: -)Alexis Demetrios Trifiatis August 11, 2016 at 5:46 AM It is always a delight to receive your visit dear, Alexis. Thank you!

John Hamilton August 10, 2016 at 12:38 PM That's what happens when GOD is left out of the equation. He doesn't leave us without hope! Nice observation of current reality. Demetrios Trifiatis August 11, 2016 at 5:55 AM You are absolutely right my friend, John! We have excluded God! Thank you!

Tim Smith August 10, 2016 at 12:14 PM There is always hope they will be regained. Demetrios Trifiatis August 11, 2016 at 5:57 AM After the destruction of civilization when centuries will pass. Are you ready for to condemn your descendants my friend, Tim? I don't think so! Thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 10, 2016 at 7:37 AM - Woeful world, my friend - Deeply touching line - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Demetrios Trifiatis August 11, 2016 at 5:59 AM Yes, they are but woeful is the world dear, Anne-Lise! Thank you!