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" VIRUSES " MY PHOTO, ©

He is the perfect democrat for he cares less if one is: a man or a woman young or old black or white rich or poor powerful or weak knowledgeable or ignorant Christian or Moslem Who is this ruler that has achieved this incredible exploit that no man in history has ever been able to accomplish: to eradicate discrimination? Who is this great Caesar that people kneel before him in fear and awe? Hail Caesar, you hateful coronavirus, may your days be few and your victims even fewer! * © Demetrios Trifiatis 11 March 2020 * Dedicated to all victims of coronavirus around the world. Let us pray this disease to disappear fast, very fast! In Greece, we have close to a hundred people that are sick from this virus thus, as from today, all schools and universities and all other institutions of learning are closed for two weeks. Italy, is the hardest hit with hundreds of deaths. The whole country there has been closed down!

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L. J. Carber

Date: 3/15/2020 12:25:00 PM

An interesting metaphor, Demetrious, though as I wrote in an essay I posted today, it seems this virus targets the old more than the young, and being past 3 score and ten myself, I prefer it that way, for life owes us old folks nothing, but the young need time to explore life, to find their souls as it were. You my not agree, my friend, but I find I grieve far more over the young dying than the old-- and God knows I prefer Him taking me over any of the younger people I love--including my wife.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/18/2020 11:26:00 AM

My dear friend, I didn't say anything about who should die or not! Yes, I would gladly die myself than see my children or grandchildren die!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 3/12/2020 12:21:00 AM

Yes, it is really bad to see people dying of fever.. Once I wished to have her to get an off from school.. Now hearing her name I took an off from work.. Good write Demetrios..

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/12/2020 8:15:00 AM

The situation is bad and will get worse but we have to keep our faith and posture. Thank you my friend, Jenish! Hugs xxx

Julie Achilles

Date: 3/11/2020 8:44:00 AM

The virus does not discriminate between us whatever our color or creed, and neither must we, I am sad for the good people of Greece as I am for all people of the world, May God keep you safe. Lots hugs, xxx

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/11/2020 1:55:00 PM

Thank you so very much for your support and for caring! Things here look dark and in Spain and especially in Italy darker. God bless you!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/11/2020 6:57:00 AM

Hope it goes away soon--it seems to have so much power for the time being. Well said, my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/11/2020 1:42:00 PM

Observing what is going on in Italy, our next door neighbor, where today died 200 people and people are not allowed to go out, I am afraid that it will take a long time. God help us my dear friend, Vijay. Blessings. In Greece things are going from bad to worse . We still are in the beginning!

Maria Williams

Date: 3/11/2020 6:17:00 AM

This is all extremely sad to hear. Ironic isn't it that in spite of technology being so advanced, it cannot pull out a cure for a virus it has created, it seems. Your last lines say it all, may it be short lived, may the victims be even fewer. Wonderful and uplifting as always my dearest friend....Maria Hugs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/11/2020 1:48:00 PM

Thank you for your understanding dearest friend, Maria! Italy is the worst of case. I just heart in the news 200 people died only today! Yesterday 135 , before yesterday 120. Eight hundred people died in total! All countries of Europe are affected . Spain and Germany are in high alert! The German Chancellor frau Merkel said that it is expected that 60-70% of the population to fall victim to the virus! God help humanity!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/11/2020 6:14:00 AM

Such a tragedy Demetrios, you're right rich or poor, old or young it doesn't care. We pray that soon a vaccine will be found but countries must work together. Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/11/2020 1:50:00 PM

Yes, my friend, Tom. It is a tragedy and will get worse before getting better! Thank you for caring. Blessings.On tv at this moment say that 197 people died today . God help us!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/11/2020 5:49:00 AM

- The virus spreads like wildfire ... really scary ... I think we need more than prayers, my friend ... we need a miracle medicine ... "may your days be few and your victims even fewer" ... amen - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 3/11/2020 1:53:00 PM

You know better about viruses my dearest, Anne-Lise! Things are not going well. See Italy! 30% increase of infected people only from yesterday. Let us pray and do our best! Blessings xxx