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Our Tears Have Run Dry

Oh, my Lord,
Be patient with all of us poets 
Who, incessantly, on love we write
And 
Rivers of burning tears unleash 
Every day 
For 
To express the unbearable pain we feel  
Because 
Someone has shattered our hearts by 
Turning us down

But
   
Who unmoved, like stones remain
At the sight of thousands of men, women and children
That 
Victims have fallen to the terrorists’ bullets and
Knives around the world

Excuse us, oh Lord, for our indifference, but our 
Tears have run dry 
 
So
 
Unable are we to mourn those who for Your Love 
Have fallen! 



© Demetrios Trifiatis
  21 JANUARY 2015


* Dedicated to the memory of all children, women and men 
who have, either, been raped, enslaved, sold, executed or decapitated
for not succumbing to terror, being they Christians or of another faith! Our indifference doesn’t help anyone but those who commit such crimes!

Copyright © Demetrios Trifiatis | Year Posted 2015

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Eileen Manassian Date: 1/21/2015 2:45:00 PM A powerful write, my dear poet. However, bear in mind that at times, brutality is committed by people who don't carry knives or guns. It's committed by people who brutalize and rape with words, neglect, and indifference. That pain is also real. Those who have suffered from it may not have physical wounds, but they may be walking dead....heartless and soulless. Please, do not forget these ones. There is truth in what you say. I applaud your love for these fallen ones. God sees. He knows. Login to Reply Eileen Manassian Date: 1/21/2015 3:03:00 PM It already has. There is nothing to be done about that. That's why it sometimes is best not to think about it and live in constant fear. Thank you for your comment. I hope the powers that be can hear. Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 2:57:00 PM Thank you for visiting and commenting dear, Eileen. Yes, I keep in mind what you say for I have written in the past on many occasions. Although there is truth in what you say, here I refer to something larger that endangers the whole world and our way of life! I am afraid, if nothing is done soon Lebanon would feel the wrath of these people. I pray not to happen! God bless you!

Tim Smith Date: 1/21/2015 11:23:00 AM What an excellent way to shed light on some horrific events that are happening way to often... We need to rise up against all these atrocities. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 4:04:00 PM This kind of things do not happen too often! When they execute thirteen teenagers for watching football on tv, no, it doesn't happen too often, my good friend Tim! Thank you for your visit and comment! I appreciate your concern!

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 1/21/2015 10:58:00 AM Nicely done epigram dedicated to the memory on the sufferers of the ills Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 4:06:00 PM Unfortunately, Dr Ram, this thing is going to grow more and will be a menace to many countries. Fanaticism is not a good thing! Thank you for visiting!

David Meade Date: 1/21/2015 9:37:00 AM I enjoyed praying with you this morning dear Brother! With love and tears. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 9:55:00 AM Thank you my brother for praying with me. I am afraid though that this terrorism will take more than prayers to be eradicated!

Eve Roper Date: 1/21/2015 8:18:00 AM Your poem is inspiring, these children and innocent human beings need to be thought of. Prayers Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 10:51:00 AM Thank you dear, Eve , for your concern and for your visit and comment!

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty Date: 1/21/2015 8:12:00 AM " Our indifference doesn’t help anyone but those who commit such crimes" yes Demetrios.Who knows better than an Indian!!!Love and regards> rajat Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 10:54:00 AM Rajat, my friend, thank you for your kind visit! Unfortunately all peoples, at one point or the other in history, have been victims of hate!

Darkland Poetry Date: 1/21/2015 4:05:00 AM This is beautiful. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 5:24:00 AM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment , dear Rachel and welcome to our poetic family!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 1/21/2015 3:52:00 AM - So many tears and longing ... - A deep, powerful poem - But, nevertheless written with love - It's beautiful, Demetrios! - Thank you for the wonderful write (7) - Have a nice day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 5:32:00 AM Thank you Anne-Lise for your kind visit, your superb comment and your generous grading!

Dorian Petersen Potter Date: 1/21/2015 1:36:00 AM Hello Demetrios! It make me so sad to read all this stuff going on all over the place in the world. Too many people of all ages and gender suffering the atrocities of war and terrorism everywhere. My heart and soul cries and bleeds every time I see and hear all these terrible events taking place. God have mercy on them all the victims and all of us around the globe. Very nice dedication my dearest friend Demetrios. Powerful pen! A 7 from me! Have a very lovely day! :) Love and hugs! xxxx D. ^O^ Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/21/2015 5:59:00 AM Dorian, my dear friend, thank you very much for your lovely visit and your heartfelt comment. I know your heart is full of love for all the world. God bless you!