My Debt To You

MY DEBT TO YOU


Oh, my darling,
For all the things you have
Done for me,
For your love
For your care
For your devotion
And
Your many sacrifices
To repay you in kind
I yearn 
But 
A lifetime is required 
Before 
A portion of my debt to reimburse, 
Will I be able to! 


© Demetrios Trifiatis
      10 May 2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Roper Avatar
January 8, 2015 at 8:50 AM
Demetrios, this is such a beautiful poem, devoted to your wife. Blessings sir to you and your loving family a 7
Carrillo Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 5:57 PM
What lovely words you have expressed here. Words to be treasured. Thanks for sharing.... Lucilla
Trifiatis Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 5:59 PM
Thank you Lucilla!
Devnath  Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 8:51 AM
Nice admission before darling. Really beautiful thought. Thanks....,loved always, bl
Dietrich Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 12:08 AM
such lovely thoughts and right before Mother's Day!!
Trifiatis Avatar
May 11, 2013 at 1:33 AM
Thank you so much, Andrea!
De Burca Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 4:34 PM
Beautiful, well expressed sentiments. Nicely written.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Thank you so much, Seosamh!
Gunatillake Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Very romantic verse. very few Men feels this way. Your wife is extremely gifted.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 9:23 AM
Yes, she is a wonderful human being!I am lucky!
Sivey Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 6:11 AM
I know what you mean, I feel the same way myself! There is only a small portion that can be re-payed within a lifetime! This poem is significant and wondrous my friend! I truly loved reading this illustrious piece, Great work!!
Trifiatis Avatar
May 10, 2013 at 6:18 AM
Knowing how you feel for the woman of your life, I am certain we are in full agreement! Thank you!
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