Swimming Upstream

My soul has left the serene ocean of the eternal

And like a salmon swims upstream

The river's turbulent waters of the temporal,

Determent to overcome any obstacles found

For its destiny to fulfill!










© Demetrios Trifiatis
    02 September 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Riabi Dziri Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 7:28 AM
Wow! I had to read your soaring verse over and over! Indeed it is an ascending journey for Divine mercy and grace.. it is a spiritual and cleansing journey of wise souls.. a journey of self awareness and deeper understanding of the complexities of human nature and the universe.. a good choice of the metaphor! "Swimming" in purified surrounding! In my FAV. list for your profound great work that moves both heart and soul. Always a pleasure to read your gems dear Demetrios. Best regards. Be blessed
Williams Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 7:09 AM
So often Life seems like this, an upstream battle, though rewards in the end are well worth the challenging swim. amazing poem my dearest friend ....Maria xxx
Kiser Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 10:51 PM
Deep, moving, beautifully penned, sir, well done.
Wanter Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 5:03 PM
You turned our mundane struggling lives into an art form! Very thoughtful.
Andresen Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 11:38 AM
- Yes, you are right (as always) ...life is turbulent - Excellent poem, my friend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Sands Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 7:36 AM
I can relate to this. Well written Demetrios! :)
Trifiatis Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 10:42 AM
Heidi, my dear, how lovely for you to comment! Thank you!
Pandit Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 7:03 AM
So hard to do, yet so rewarding! Welcome thoughts for the day my friend, Demetrios.
Trifiatis Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 10:42 AM
Very true dear friend, Vijay! Thank you so much!
Cunningham Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 3:12 AM
Life sometimes feels that way, swimming against the current, but we never give up. Tom
Trifiatis Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 3:26 AM
Life sometimes IS THAT WAY my dearest friend and once more... grandfather ! Thank you for your lovely comment dear, Tom!
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