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Possible - Impossible

When I was young, oh life,
the breeze of your dreams gently caressed 
my enchanted innocent heart 
making it believe that all it wished for was 
within the reach of the possible.
 
With the passing of unforgiving time though 
and the coming of inescapable old age, 
the scourging sun of merciless reality   
evaporated youth's illusion: 
Of impossibility's nonexistence!








©  Demetrios Trifiatis 
     12 December 2019

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Alexis Y. Date: 12/12/2019 2:26:00 PM Hi Demetrios, Our dreams change when get older. I agree with your wise verse. Have a great day my friend and Happy Holidays to you:-) Alexis Login to Reply Alexis Y. Date: 12/12/2019 2:44:00 PM I've been busy my dear friend. But I still have a residence in Soupville lol! Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/12/2019 2:35:00 PM Alexis my dearest, where have you been? I am happy to see you are fine! Happy Holidays to you and yours too! Hugs xxx Blessings and thanks!

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/12/2019 6:51:00 AM Truth and wisdom both shine in your poem, as always, my friend. Amazing petal colors awash in morning dew! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/12/2019 7:08:00 AM Your comment humbles me my friend , Vijay, Thank you for liking my photo as well!

Julie Achilles Date: 12/12/2019 5:38:00 AM thank you so much for your kind comments- I have so much interest in the fight for freedom and history of Greece and have studied the subject widely, I love the work of Ritsos and feel inspired by his words. Thank you again and I follow your work too- so meaningful- well done. Julie Achilles. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/12/2019 7:07:00 AM Julie, my dear, so nice to see you again! Thank you for your kind visit and comment!

Sandra Adams Date: 12/12/2019 5:10:00 AM As youthful souls we think we are indestructible as we age we realize we are not and we all have the same end result to life. Some just sooner then others. Good write :) hugs Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/12/2019 7:06:00 AM True dear Sandra! The more we believe it the more we suffer later on when we face reality at an old age! Thank you for gracious visit and comment! Hugs xxx

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/12/2019 3:37:00 AM But old age brings wisdom and we see things in a new light. Tom Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 12/12/2019 7:40:00 AM Yes I see what you mean Demetrios. Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/12/2019 4:10:00 AM Yes, to some it brings wisdom , my friend Tom BUT it brings also inability to do simple things as one to take care of himself thus needs the help of others. Little things as going to the bathroom, a thing that the young man never things to be impossible. If you wish read it again my dearest friend. Thank you so much.

Na Na Date: 12/12/2019 3:28:00 AM Wonderful poem my friend. The best life is one that is experienced to the fulliest and your heart stays and grows of the happiness. Thanks for sharing this Demetrios Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/12/2019 4:16:00 AM Yes, a life filled with experiences is a rewarding one if the experiences are good BUT if one loses his sight or a limb I do not think he will appreciate and grow my friend, Gregory. In the case of positive experiences I am with you but here I talk of facing life when old and unable . Thank you so much.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/12/2019 2:48:00 AM "the coming of inescapable old age" - there is only one way to escape it, and I am glad you get to experience it. "merciless reality" - a great way with words you have, Demetrios. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 12/12/2019 4:19:00 AM Thank you dearest, Caren, not only for your visit but also for your understanding. Blessings.