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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!

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 :)

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^

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!