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The Chrysalis

Oh, my soul, You, the divine chrysalis of heavens, Stop fighting to break out of the Cocoon called life For It is not the prison you think it is But The plane of your temporal existence, Designed, To teach you, how to become A butterfly Thus Your aspired flight of immortality to Attain! © Demetrios Trifiatis 26 January 2016

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Kim Difford

Date: 1/27/2016 3:56:00 PM

I am very touched by this picture of a butterly - they are such a powerful symbol of freedom, I love the 'you, divine chrysalis of heavens', the use of the word 'you', reminds us it's each one of us and 'heavens', relating to the different realms. Blessings! Oh my soul - lovely I never stop being amazed. Kim

Kim Difford
Date: 1/28/2016 2:06:00 PM

Demetrios THANK YOU!!, for reminding me of that fact that the butterfly is a symbol of the soul also, a beautiful analogy. I am really!, interested in the Philosophers and shall be reading more. Yes I agree the body is home of our spirit, and soul also, God created it that way when he created us (in HIS own likeness), we communed with God before the fall in the Garden of Eden in our spirits the connection, no words would of been necessary we communicated spirit to spirit, as well as words. We get glimpses when God breaks through and when we are quiet, but as Christians our spiritual connection with God has been restored, THANK GOD!!. Special sharing.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/27/2016 7:05:00 PM

The butterfly, dear Kim, is the symbol of the soul as well! Pythagoras, the Greek philosopher of the sixth century BC thought the body was the tomb of the soul which struggled to liberate itself and return to its celestial home. Myself believe our body" Cocoon" is the vehicle of the soul on this plane of existence that helps the soul to acquire experiences that could never have acquired. God bless you my dear friend!

Kim Difford

Date: 1/27/2016 3:43:00 PM

Demetrios, I do so!, THANK GOD!, and YOU!, for your wise words to me and your encouragement to hear God whisper to me within, I so needed that encouragement, bless you!. That inspired!, me to write 'Whisper', about becoming a christian, and my experience as a christian.. Kim

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/27/2016 7:10:00 PM

Dearest Kim, thank God only for He has done everything through you! I was used only as a sparkle to ignite the slumbering spirit within you! I read your inspirational poem "Whisper" and have commented on it. Pease read my poem " KNOW THYSELF" and see the spirit whispering or better talking! I thank God for your enlightenment!

Bl Devnath

Date: 1/27/2016 8:55:00 AM

To live life as purposed with finest maturity. Excellent thoughts my lovely friend,bl

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/27/2016 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, dear friend, BL! You so kind!

Chrissie Morris Brady

Date: 1/26/2016 12:27:00 PM

Beautiful sentiment and good use of words

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/27/2016 8:12:00 AM

Welcome my new friend, Chrissie. I hope you will be happy with our poetic family! Thank you for your visit and your lovely comment!

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/26/2016 9:29:00 AM

Demetrios, I enjoy reading your writes. They contain profound messages. I was not disappointed with this one. Wise words on life and its comparison to a butterfly. Well done-Alexis 7

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/26/2016 10:45:00 AM

So nice to see you again, dear Alexis! Thank you very much for your kind comment!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/26/2016 3:21:00 AM

- A beautiful thought on life ..... as you compare with a butterfly, dear friend Demetrios - Best wishes for a great day :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/26/2016 5:10:00 AM

So nice of you to visit and comment in such a lovely way dear Anne-Lise! Thank you very much! Hugs.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/26/2016 2:12:00 AM

that's the beauty of transformation, demetrios... how splendid!..huggs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/26/2016 3:17:00 AM

Yes, it is, dear one! Thank you!