Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Epigram

Self-Respect

SELF-RESPECT



Self-respect,
Prince of my heart,
Crown of my character 
Bastion of my dignity  
Compass of my life,
Through 
Many battles have we been
Against formidable 
Opponents 
Who has tested our resolve in 
Words and deeds many
A time
Expecting to break us
Apart 
By tempting me
With their promises:
Of riches 
Of positions,
Of fame and
Of pleasures unending
But
Never have I, even considered,
You to betray  
For how could I ever allow anyone, you,  
From your throne to overthrow
And 
Your Jewel’s brightness to dim,
Or your image to tarnish?
For 
If I had given in to their 
Demands
An empty shell, without 
A soul,
Would I have, forever,
Remained!



© Demetrios Trifiatis
      13 APRIL 2013

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Sara Kendrick April 13, 2013 at 5:20 PM Great testimony of your faith..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for your visit to my work...Your comments are always uplifting...Sara

Therese Bacha April 13, 2013 at 2:27 PM Oh WOW, that is amazing. My what a beautiful confession to the world. It is strong and has many deep deceptive words. Glad i can post some comments. Terry xoxo Demetrios Trifiatis April 13, 2013 at 3:59 PM Thank you my dear! Nice to see you again!

Skat A April 13, 2013 at 1:43 PM Excellent write! Much Love ~*~ SKAT Demetrios Trifiatis April 13, 2013 at 1:54 PM Thank you Skat! Much appreciated!

Lucilla Carrillo April 13, 2013 at 9:11 AM Demetrios; This is a beauty. Without it - we are nothing. Thanks for sharing this beauty of a poem with us.. Have a great day........ Lucilla Demetrios Trifiatis April 13, 2013 at 1:26 PM Thank you Lucilla, so kind of you!

Judy Konos April 13, 2013 at 8:25 AM Thank you for this emotional investment Demetrios Trifiatis April 13, 2013 at 1:27 PM Thank you very much for your visit! Happy you liked it!

Donna Jones April 13, 2013 at 7:31 AM The only jewel worth dying for...great poem... Demetrios Trifiatis April 13, 2013 at 1:27 PM Fully agree with you, Donna. Thank you so much!

Delysia Hendricks April 13, 2013 at 6:18 AM Wow!! Hold onto that self-respect for dear life, Demetrios. An enjoyable read, my friend. :) Demetrios Trifiatis April 13, 2013 at 1:28 PM Thank you Delysia! I will!