Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Quatrain

The Crossing

1.
On the bank of oblivion’s river 
A soul hastily arrives   
Wishing to cross on the other side
Where eternity resides 

2. 
Has been preparing for the crossing  
Since the first day of her birth
But now that the moment is so near
She is afraid of her death

3.
More few moments she is begging     
For much better to prepare 
Before the Charon with his boat 
Her, to perpetuity transfers   

4.
Death however is adamant
Since to delay he can not
So he is reminding the soul
That it is her mortal lot  

5.
With dread, she is now boarding
For the trip of no return
But surprised she is to find
That this is of no concern

6.
As the crossing is completed
And the soul disembarks 
On the land of sanctified 
This is now what remarks

7.
All worries and all burdens 
That she carried all along
When imprisoned in the body
In that place don’t belong

8.
For the first time, she is sensing 
Real freedom in her being 
Such an amount of love and beauty  
This world has never seen

9.
At an instance, she turns holy 
And with angels, she soars
To the heavens of the blessed
Where her creator adores!



© Demetrios Trifiatis 
  16 OCTOBER 2013   
        

*Reposted poem – in honor of our loving PoetrySoup friend and a personal friend, Lucilla Charillo, who died on 27th September 2014! Lucilla, we miss you already! You with God now! Rest In Peace!

Here is Lucilla’s comment on “ THE CROSSING”     
               
      Lucilla Carrillo
   
Date: 10/16/2013 8:28:00 AM  
My friend Demetrios; I have been sad for the past few days, but this really made me cry. This is very heartfelt and touching to the soul. A - 7 and I loved this poem. Thank you so much and God bless you always.... Lucilla

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Richard Lamoureux January 20, 2015 at 6:53 PM Reading your words with Lucilla's comment adds resonance to the piece.

Maurice Yvonne October 1, 2014 at 12:05 PM This is so beautiful and touching. What a heart felt tribute. You are a good man, sir. God Bless You. A woman as kind as Lucilla is safe in Gods hand but what a loss is felt by so many who knew and loved her. Demetrios Trifiatis October 1, 2014 at 1:08 PM Thank you, Maurice, for arriving at that conclusion, you are not wrong, my poems are my witnesses! Yes, Lucy was one of a kind!

Andrea Dietrich September 30, 2014 at 8:18 PM oh wow, to see this posted with the words that she said to you, that makes it such a special post. I really loved seeing this tonight, Demetrios. Bless you. Demetrios Trifiatis October 1, 2014 at 1:10 PM I thought it would be most appropriate, now that she arrived at her celestial home! Thank you ,Andrea, for your kind visit and comment!

Liam Mcdaid September 29, 2014 at 7:08 PM this is so heartfelt beautiful god love her precious soul may she be forever dancing with the angels Demetrios Trifiatis October 1, 2014 at 1:12 PM Be certain my friend, Liam, Lucy has already started her dance with the angels! Thank you for your visit and heartfelt comment!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 29, 2014 at 1:13 PM - Demetrios, I just say: THANK YOU! - I'm so sad, she was a beautiful person - R.I.P. my dear friend Lucilla - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Demetrios Trifiatis September 29, 2014 at 1:29 PM Yes, she was a lady! Sorrow has occupied my heart! Thank you too, dear Anne Lise!

Eileen Manassian September 29, 2014 at 3:57 AM Demetrios....you have written a masterpiece of light and hope. Bless you. I know that Lucilla loved your work and was a dear friend. You have honored her well. My heart is sad...for though I know she is no longer in pain...those who remain carry the pain of missing someone. Thank you for sharing.