Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Quatrain

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" FOLIAGE " MY PHOTO, ©

The Leaf

Once, a young green leaf I was 
Among thousands of leaves on a tree
Proud and vibrant amidst my brothers
Life's most enthusiastic devotee

Night and day guardian I stood
Vigilant the foliage wanted to protect 
Producing oxygen and offering shelter
To every bird that I could detect

The Spring, though, went fast by
And was followed by the Summer's heat
Hard times my siblings and l had to face 
Till Autumn came and made heat retreat

By the middle of Autumn though
I noticed my color started to change 
My siblings began one by one, falling 
For nature wished her looks to rearrange 

Now, almost alone my self I find
Standing on a practically naked wood 
Waiting for the breeze of fate to blow
Reminiscing the vivid days of boyhood 







© Demetrios Trifiatis
       06 April 2021

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Shirley Hawkins April 7, 2021 at 11:37 PM a most soft and tender way to convey a life s pan.... the seasons of our lives from the fresh green leaves of youth to the wise end leaves of age. A favourite for me Demetrious... Take care... Shirley Demetrios Trifiatis April 8, 2021 at 6:16 AM Shirley, my dearest friend, so wonderful to see you here. Thank you very much for your kind comment and visit! Blessings! Stay safe!

Alexis Y. April 7, 2021 at 11:11 PM WoW! Demetrios, You have penned such a well written write. I like how you used a leaf as metaphor writing about life. I enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful day my friend:-) Alexis Demetrios Trifiatis April 8, 2021 at 6:14 AM Hello, my good friend, Alexis. I hope everything is alright with you. Thank you very much for your warm visit and comment! Blessings and hugs xxx

Anne-Lise Andresen April 6, 2021 at 1:15 PM - A masterpiece from your pen, my friend ... love this description of "a life" ... a fave - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Demetrios Trifiatis April 7, 2021 at 11:00 PM So good to see you again, my dearest friend, Anne-Lise! Thank you very much for your appreciation and the Fave! Blessings and hugsxxx

Judy Ball April 6, 2021 at 8:35 AM This is lovely Demetrios. You have such a lovely and tender outlook and it shows in your words. Love the way you liken the life of the leaf to the aging of the human. Nicely done. God Bless, JB Demetrios Trifiatis April 6, 2021 at 10:25 AM Thank you so much for your appreciation dearest, Judy. May God keep you safe. Take care, my good friend. Blessings and hugs xxx

Heidi Sands April 6, 2021 at 6:28 AM This is so touching, far reaching and special. Coming straight from inner soul. Peace be with you. Well written Demetrios :) Demetrios Trifiatis April 6, 2021 at 6:54 AM It is so kind of you, my dearest Heidi! Thank you for your lovely visit and comment. Blessings and hugs xxx

Vijay Pandit April 6, 2021 at 5:34 AM Wonderful metaphor my friend. A superb write with powerful message. Demetrios Trifiatis April 6, 2021 at 5:44 AM Thank you for your precious visit and comment, my dearest friend, Vijay! God bless you!

Tom Cunningham April 6, 2021 at 4:26 AM And when our work is done we too like the leaf will wither and die. Hope you had a lovely Easter Demetrios. Tom Demetrios Trifiatis April 6, 2021 at 4:46 AM That is the message, my dearest Tom: We do not defer from a leaf! Thank you for your lovely visit and comment! Take care!

Regina Mcintosh April 6, 2021 at 2:08 AM So creative! I love it. Such a wonderful write. God bless you always. Love, Gina Demetrios Trifiatis April 6, 2021 at 4:48 AM Your visit and your comment are so gracious, my dearest friend, Gina! Thank you so much! Hugs and love xxx