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Rowing

Into your boat I found myself venturing, oh life

Rowing against the currents of your afflictions

Many times I thought you wished me to drown

Though you desired to forge my convictions!





© Demetrios Trifiatis
   06 October 2015


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Copyright © Demetrios Trifiatis | Year Posted 2015

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October 12, 2015 at 4:13 AM

A favorite of mine. I knew it deserved such worthiness when I first read it my friend.You a humble man have a difficult time being told how magnificent your clever and majestic ideas are reflective in your poetry. I want to wish you A well deserved PODT!!! Demetrios.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 12, 2015 at 4:21 AM

God bless you my, goodhearted friend, Michael! Happy am I if, in the slightest degree, inspire you!

Eileen Manassian

October 10, 2015 at 2:37 PM

Beautiful, dear poet. Congrats. Emai exo apo to xoro....

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 10, 2015 at 2:58 PM

Poly kala Ellinika! I am sorry you do not write much! Take care! Hugs.

October 9, 2015 at 4:51 PM

Back to congratulate you for your POTD, though late it maybe, sire. hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 9, 2015 at 6:45 PM

Thank you again my dearest Kim for visiting again and for your congratulations!

October 9, 2015 at 3:34 PM

I happily drown in the wisdom of your writes, Demi; this metaphor is ample proof of your ability. ~ Congrats on being chosen POTD! // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 9, 2015 at 6:44 PM

Awfully nice to visit and comment in such a gracious manner, dear Paul. Thank you!

October 8, 2015 at 4:00 PM

Herr Professor!! Demetrios . . . My hearty Congratulations on having this wonderful Quatrain piece featured as "POTD!!" (Das ist wirklich ein tolles Gedicht!!) Cheers and Best, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 4:02 PM

Danke mein guter freund! Your congratulations are really appreciated!

October 8, 2015 at 3:30 PM

Hey Demetrios, a hearty congratulations on your poem being chosen for POTD! Be Blessed, Neva

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 3:32 PM

Very gracious of you to congratulate me for my humble poem, dear Neva! God bless you!

Constance La France

October 8, 2015 at 3:15 PM

Demetrios, congratulations on having your poem selected as Poem Of The Day, enjoy the honor ~~

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 3:21 PM

Humbly I accept it, Broken Wings! Thank you!

October 8, 2015 at 2:43 PM

Such a great truth, poetically and creatively revealed. I like your poem very, very much! Congrats of POTD ... CayCay

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 3:22 PM

My dearest, CayCay, how sweet of you to comment in such a delightful way! Thank you!

Richard Lamoureux

October 8, 2015 at 9:31 AM

Congratulations on POTD Demetrios.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 9:53 AM

Thank you, Richard! Anne-Lise informed me of it!

October 8, 2015 at 9:19 AM

Congratulations on your getting the poem of the day:-) Alexis 7

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 9:57 AM

That is extremely gracious of you, Alexis, to visit and comment in such a generous manner! Thank you!

October 8, 2015 at 9:03 AM

Congrats on POTD Sir.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 9:55 AM

Miraj, my good friend, it is so gentle of you to offer your congratulations for this humble, little poem! Thank you!

October 8, 2015 at 6:59 AM

I enjoyed this! Congrats on being featured as poem of the day :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 7:03 AM

Thank you, Casarah! Awfully nice of you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 8, 2015 at 3:55 AM

- CONGRATULATIONS WITH P.O.T.D. !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 4:36 AM

Really? I must have a look to see! Thank you so much for the news! God bless you!

October 7, 2015 at 4:09 PM

This is amazing, Demetrios,,the drama of life, which incidentally gave you a wonderful poetic mind.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 8, 2015 at 4:44 AM

Thank you ,Harry, so wonderful to see you again! Thank you my friend!

October 6, 2015 at 9:00 PM

Awesome write again.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 7, 2015 at 5:47 AM

Eve, you so kind and gentle! Thank you! God bless you!

October 6, 2015 at 5:31 PM

Excellent my friend. Life tries to push us down but it only makes us more resilient.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 6, 2015 at 5:33 PM

Well put my good friend, Tim! Thank you for your lovely visit!

Andrea Dietrich

October 6, 2015 at 3:35 PM

Good contrast of what it feels like the river wants to do to you and what , in reality, is happening, the forging of convictions!~!

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 6, 2015 at 5:31 PM

Andrea, always a welcome visit yours is! Your insightful comment adds quality to my humble poem! Thank you!

October 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM

Demetrios this is one of my favorites from you and shall be noted on fav list. The funny thing is Demetrios all your writes are my favorites. Your write reminds me of a write I wrote about a tearful breakup. Here you remind me of that, and you add a spice of Demetrios wisdom to it. God does things in our lives to craft us into who we are like a furnace making the gold pure. I love this Demetrios it conveys perfectly what I went through. I can relate and appreciate your Genius my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 6, 2015 at 5:22 PM

It is true that we understand something in the degree we have experienced it, therefore, that is the reason you liked it that much and I am happy you did! However, this doesn't mean I am a Genius in any way. I just wrote something it represented your experience. Thank you for the beautiful analysis and for your generosity though. I know you mean well but I am not more Genius than you or anyone else! God bless you!

October 6, 2015 at 2:07 PM

Please accept that word Genius, because I know when I read your fine art. It is full of Gods wisdom transformed through your God given talent. Also your life's experiences craft your thoughts and are cleverly shown in your masterpieces for all to freely enjoy. Your words are a Mona Lisa painting. They are valued as such and you don't charge to buy because we could not afford such masterpieces. It is my goal to read all your writes. Please accept this observation it is what I see and feel my friend. God bless you and all who you love Demetrios.

October 6, 2015 at 12:49 PM

Very deep sensational insight on life. Heart warming and nourishing soul with the energy of inner sight. Hold your golden pen to ink beautifully always. A healing 7 for you. Loved always my lovely friend,bl

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 6, 2015 at 5:29 PM

Dear BLD, I thank you for your warm visit and the inspiring and generous comment! You so kind!

October 6, 2015 at 9:34 AM

Brevity is the soul of wit,Sir,and you nail it every time.You are becoming one of my favorite poets in the soup.

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 6, 2015 at 9:42 AM

My ancestors were saying: "Brevity is philosophizing" since I am Greek, old and a trained philosopher I take advantage of it! Ha-ha! Thank you for appreciating my humble style, dear friend Miraj! You are an excellent young poet!

October 6, 2015 at 4:30 AM

I'm sure she'd love to drown in your arms but be careful about making waves in your life better to sail on calm waters than 'rowing' with the wife:-) hugs Jan xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 6, 2015 at 4:57 AM

Jan, is a metaphor! People generally think that the hardships that life puts in our way is to destroy us BUT in reality they are there to forge our character and increase our resolve so we could be victorious! Thank you for visiting. Is LIFE I wrote about, not WIFE Ha-ha! Thank you!

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 6, 2015 at 3:33 AM

- Good morning my friend Demetrios :) - There are many "waves of the sea", we must overcome them all .... for better or worse - a deep and beautiful poems - Best wishes for a wonderful day! - Hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 6, 2015 at 5:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise for your refreshing visit and comment! Have a wonderful day my friend. Hugs!

October 6, 2015 at 2:49 AM

Loved the metaphor, sire especially the wise last line cognizant of the trials and triumphs for anyone who does not surrender. 7 and FAV. hugs!

Demetrios Trifiatis

October 6, 2015 at 5:02 AM

Kim, you hit the nail on the head! That is exactly what I mean. See my answer to Jan as well! Thank you so much!

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