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In the Hearts of the Virtuous

Towards the setting sun my eyes I lifted And On the top of my voice, I asked: “ Oh, glorious sun, ruler of the sky, you that have witnessed millions of crimes taking place during the day, crimes committed by men against other men and against the environment and the animal kingdom, I implore you to tell me, where are you going to find the courage to rise again the morning to come?” The sun, as though my question had heard, before Pulling the drapes of night down for to go to rest, the Whole sky in the color of blood painted and then into The land of dreams disappeared. In a little while, as I was watching the dark sky, the sun’s Answer seemed to appear, written with the glow of the stars: “ The courage to rise again tomorrow, in the hearts of the virtuous men, I find!” © Demetrios Trifiatis 20 October 2015

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Rob Carmack

Date: 12/18/2015 12:16:00 PM

The virtuous are priceless, and if you believe it, once there was only 8 that the sun found. Nice Plato reference below, we saw what the merchants did to Socrates. I liked your poem.

CayCay Jennings

Date: 10/21/2015 6:28:00 PM

I would not be surprised if you truly experienced this while outside where nature and God often combine to touch-talk with us. This is deep, beautiful and touching ... CayCay

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/22/2015 3:12:00 AM

You are not that far from the truth my dear, CayCay. We are inspired in many ways. I was watching the sun setting and the sky was red and the idea came to mind that this sun has seen so many crimes how could he be able to withstand another such day. Then I sat there till it got dark and the stars came out and then the answer to my question came to my mind. We can learn a lot by listening to the whispers of our Lord and of His creation. I have the picture and poem on fb. Thank you!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/21/2015 2:24:00 PM

Love the quote; "The courage to rise again tomorrow, in the hearts of the virtuous men, I find!”

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/22/2015 2:41:00 AM

Thank you, Eve! Yes, you are right to love it for this is HIS message!

Michael Tor

Date: 10/20/2015 7:57:00 PM

Thank God for good men and women for they are the reason great Joy is brought to our God. Giving him pleasure and good reason to be our God to rise again with hope for all of us.. Love this Demetrios. Your stories are with truths. Like a scientist we must examine through our eyes {microscopes) to find the cure{answer} to lifes mysteries(your inspired conclusion) Blessings my brother Demetrios.

Michael Tor
Date: 10/21/2015 10:20:00 PM

Thank you my brother for your kind words

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/21/2015 5:03:00 AM

You so good at the analysis, my brother, Michael. Thank you for your enthusiastic visits and delightful comments. God bless you, for certainly you are one of the reasons the sun will rise tomorrow!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/20/2015 4:00:00 PM

wow, this is stunning. VERY good writing, Demetrios. I have to FAVE this one.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/21/2015 5:04:00 AM

You honor me my friend, Andrea. Happy you liked it and making it a FAVE! You so generous!

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/20/2015 9:55:00 AM

"Virtuous", in recent years has become an uncomfortable word in the face of politically correct world. I hope for the sun's sake that it will continue to find those hearts to be able to continually to rise everyday. hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/21/2015 5:11:00 AM

I know it very well my dear, Kim! Unfortunately is not just recently and not only in the political world but in all walks of life. PLATO has said that " Virtue worth as much as all gold that exist in and on the planet earth." Regrettably, the majority of people would rather go after a morsel of gold than after virtue. Thank you for visiting and commenting. The sun will keep you in mind when rises tomorrow as all the real friends of Virtue!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/20/2015 8:39:00 AM

Ominous and hopeful! I like when you do these longer writes.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/20/2015 9:09:00 AM

Merci, mon ami Richard! God bless you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/20/2015 4:59:00 AM

- A feeling that we all get a second chance tomorrow ...... we must remember to use it right - Lovely written, my friend - I wish you a wonderful day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/20/2015 5:27:00 AM

Yes, dearest Anne-Lise, the good sun gives us as many chances as the days we live! Thank you for your gracious visit and delightful comment!