The Passerby

God blinked
Once,
And
Man appeared,

God blinked
Again
And
Man was gone,
Leaving 
No trace behind!


© Demetrios Trifiatis
     04 March 2013

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 3/4/2013 12:01:00 PM
Lovely...yet sad in a way. We do leave a trace behind...in the hearts of those we have loved. Thanks for writing these beautiful poems.
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Date: 3/4/2013 12:15:00 PM
In short term, YES! In the long run though we are not going to leave any trace!
Date: 3/4/2013 11:53:00 AM
Great idea penned..God could do that..Sara
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Date: 3/4/2013 12:16:00 PM
Thank you Sara! God could that through Time!
Date: 3/4/2013 9:34:00 AM
I like this. It's like being here today and gone tomorrow. Thanks. Lucilla
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Date: 3/4/2013 12:19:00 PM
Thank you Lucilla. Yes, we could go away as a species. Look at the dinosaurs!
Date: 3/4/2013 8:39:00 AM
well worth knowing... a sincere and kind piece, thks
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Date: 3/4/2013 12:19:00 PM
Thank you, Sir!
Date: 3/4/2013 3:55:00 AM
Wow this is quite profound my friend! But it is spectacular all the same Demetrios! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this morning! What a masterful piece you have written! Great Work!!
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Date: 3/4/2013 4:25:00 AM
Thank you my good friend! If my writing gives you something to ponder about, it makes me happy!
Date: 3/4/2013 3:03:00 AM
In the long run my dear, In the long run? Thank you! I will!
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Date: 3/4/2013 3:09:00 AM
This comment was intented for Mandy. It is here by mistake! I am sorry! I do not know how to delete it!
Date: 3/4/2013 1:05:00 AM
oh I hope we leave some trace Demetrios , I don't know if you read one of mine about the creation of man, it may give you a smile ..God created the flat pack man...xx
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Date: 3/4/2013 3:04:00 AM
Dear Mandy, look at the above comment!
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