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Spiritual Starvation

SPIRITUAL STARVATION


Preoccupying oneself, 
With
The accumulation of material wealth, 
May lead
To the impoverishment of one’s soul 
To the degree 
Of 
Spiritual starvation! 


© Demetrios Trifiatis
       19 MAY 2013

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Liam Mcdaid

January 9, 2015 at 10:41 AM

materials really are meaningless i live humble and meek for years so very true your pen flowed golden in this piece dear pal

Cory Long

June 5, 2013 at 6:27 AM

Such a power poem you have penned. With such a strong message! Nice job! Have a wonderful day Cory

Michael Kirby

May 30, 2013 at 11:28 AM

A clear and powerful message, good job. :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

May 30, 2013 at 11:43 AM

Thank you Michael! Very kind of you to visit and gracious your comment is!

Dan Kearley

May 29, 2013 at 11:28 AM

I see wisdom is one of your strong suits. Words such as these should be painted some where for all the world to see. :o) Very nice reminder.

Dan Kearley

May 30, 2013 at 10:11 PM

If you are a friendly to all you meet...I see no reason why you may not already be a friend of hers? Ha-ha. :o) Thank you for your kind comments also my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis

May 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM

Dear Dan, thank you so much for your generous comment! Well, probably you do not know it but I have studied and taught philosophy. As you know, Philosopher means "Friend of wisdom" BUT to be a friend of wisdom doesn't mean that wisdom considers me a... friend of hers! I do my best! Thank you again my friend for your kindness!

Eileen Manassian

May 20, 2013 at 6:14 PM

How true! I have impoverished my soul but not due to the pursuit of wealth. Other things at times distract us. Thanks for this reminder of prioritizing again....Also, Demetri mou...thanks so much for that lovely post on my daughter's poem. It was poetry in itself and warmed my heart. You are dear to me. :)

Demetrios Trifiatis

May 21, 2013 at 3:12 AM

Dear Eileen, Thank you for your generous comment! Yes, other things distract us but material things are so imposing! Your daughter's poem warmed my heart as well and since she is a reflection of you, dear to me she remains!

Manel Gunatillake

May 19, 2013 at 10:48 PM

"Impoverishment of one soul Even with accumulation of material wealth" Absolutely true. You have chosen the words beautifully, You are a amazing thinker. Thank you for stopping by on my poems with encouragement. Love to you my dearest Friend

Demetrios Trifiatis

May 20, 2013 at 3:21 AM

Thank you Mannel! You are a dear friend!