The Edifice of Happiness

Only when, 

The edifice of happiness,

Is:

Conceived,

Designed,

Built

And 

Maintained

By

Wisdom

And 

Supervised by unselfishness 

Could 

Withstand the test of time!




© Demetrios Trifiatis
    19 October 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Nunez Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 3:41 PM
It's worthy to ponder once again, sire, this metaphor of edifice applied to happiness. Only now did I realize that the root word of 'edifying' is edifice. All the requisite stages you mentioned are certainly a must too for wisdom. It is closely associated with happiness, right sire? Bless you for being you! 7. hugs!
Roper Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Wonderuful write, Demetrios.
Tor Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 9:35 AM
Demetrios Lin said it better than I hope to say. . This is another of your highly intellectual writes. Love the way you expressed this wonderful write Demetrios. I will make it one of my favorites. Thank you so much for sharing. Many Blessings your way my friend. Have a wonderful day.
Trifiatis Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Thank you so much my dearest, Michael, for your always gracious comments. God bless you!
Lane Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 8:02 AM
Nice expressions, Demetrios. It's the "Maintained by Wisdom" that causes us to stumble. Knowledge is wasted if we don't have the wisdom to apply it properly. You, sir, are wise.
Trifiatis Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 10:49 AM
Lin, my dearest, you are so generous with your comments! Wisdom is to think correctly , to speak correctly and to act correctly. If we think one thing, say a second and act a third then we never wise! Yes, you are right, knowledge means nothing if we do not apply it correctly! Thank you for your kind visit and delightful comment!
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October 19, 2015 at 6:01 AM
- Wise and words of truth, my friend Demetrios! - Lovely written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Trifiatis Avatar
October 19, 2015 at 10:53 AM
I have got wise friends, otherwise they would never recognize a wise saying, dear Anne-Lise! Thank God for your visit and gracious comment!
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