Misfortune

Oh, heartless Misfortune,*

My gratitude to you immeasurable is


For


Having the names of my true friends, 

Inadvertently to me revealed!




© Demetrios Trifiatis
     16 July 2015 


* Whenever a misfortune comes our way we 
 realize who our loyal friends are!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 7/30/2015 10:42:00 AM
In time of need true friends come to the front...others retreat with one excuse or the other! // paul
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Date: 7/30/2015 10:44:00 AM
That is the point of my poem, dear Paul. Thank you!
Date: 7/17/2015 10:48:00 AM
Herr Professor . . . Ausgezeichnet!! A quite wise and very true Epigram. Love is always important. It is so marvelous to have you back with us. I've missed you, your poetry and our many intellectual and thought-provoking discussions. A "Seven" here for sure!! And Ingrid and I are hopeful that things will get better soon for Greece and the people. We hope you and you family are okay. Best Wishes for the Weekend My Friend!! Gary
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Date: 7/18/2015 5:35:00 PM
Demetrios, Unfortunately -- I think that Frau Merkel has a mind of her own. Let's hope for the best my great friend!! Cheers, Gary
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Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 7/18/2015 7:13:00 AM
Danke mein freund, Gary, for your gracious and kind words. I also would like to thank Ingrid for her positive thoughts concerning Greece. Probably she should talk...to frau Merkel! Ha-ha! Have a wonderful weekend!
Date: 7/16/2015 8:14:00 PM
Dear Demetrios: Truth hurts before grace can cure. It's better than living a lie. All my best wishes to you and your loved ones, my Greek friend. God bless you. Leon
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Date: 7/17/2015 5:36:00 AM
Thank you, Leon, for your wishes and for caring! God bless you!
Date: 7/16/2015 4:58:00 PM
The cream always rises to the top. Cherish them and the little things that bless our life
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Date: 7/17/2015 5:38:00 AM
Yes, it does my good friend, Tim. Doesn't it? I always do! Thank you so much for being there!
Date: 7/16/2015 1:47:00 PM
True. Hope you're bearing up. The news from Greece has reached my faraway country. Should it come to that point, sire, there's always the soupmail. :-)
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Date: 7/16/2015 4:20:00 PM
Thank you for your visit and your concern dear, Kim! God bless you! I am fine. Difficulties are there to overcome!
Date: 7/16/2015 1:45:00 PM
- It is when the accident comes, you find out who really is your true friends .... so true ! - (7) - Great written dear friend Demetrios ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/16/2015 4:21:00 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise for your comment! God bless you!
Date: 7/16/2015 7:56:00 AM
In the melt down of a crisis what remains is truly a treasure . . . much love my brother.
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Date: 7/16/2015 8:08:00 AM
The treasure you are referring to, my brother, is incomparably glorious: LOVE, and with this I mean, as you certainly do, Christian love!
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