The Ideal World

God, 

In His infinite wisdom, 

The ideal world has in heavens, 

Infallibly painted

Which

Upon the soul of Man was

Reflected


Since then


Man, 

Ceaselessly, has been trying 

God’s art to reproduce on earth

But
 
To no avail!




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

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Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 6:15 PM
this is a really good one. Message so true.
Trifiatis Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 5:52 AM
I appreciate your comment, dear Andrea! It's so precious! thank you!
Smith Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 6:07 PM
We will never be able to reproduce what He has in store for us but we can try my friend.
Trifiatis Avatar
October 16, 2015 at 5:51 AM
True, my friend and we are trying our best, at least some of us! Thank you, Tim!
Roper Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 2:23 PM
Beautiful dear friend
Trifiatis Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 5:13 PM
My beautiful friend, Eve, thank you so very much! You so kind!
Andresen Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 11:05 AM
- Words of truth written with golden pen, dear friend Demetrios - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Trifiatis Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 5:14 PM
Your visits are always a source of joy, dear Anne-Lise. Thank you for your kindness!
Christian Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 10:30 AM
amazing truth God bless you. only he is able
Trifiatis Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 5:12 PM
So pleased to see your smile again! Thank you dear Diane, God bless you!
Raha Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 9:18 AM
So true Sir, we will never be able to reproduce the wonders of Almighty,He is completely other than ourselves.
Trifiatis Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 5:11 PM
Miraj, my good friend, so delightful to receive your visit! Thank your thoughtful comment!
Tor Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 5:21 AM
Excellent thoughts of truth written Demetrios. Love your writings my friend.
Trifiatis Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM
Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, my friend Michael! So noble of you!
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