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The Privilege V

I started the day
The way, thousands of days I have 
Started before.

The sun had barely risen above the horizon,
It seemed to hesitate for a while, then climbed higher,
Determent was to chase away the remaining 
Shadows of the night!

I stood there in silence,
Observing and admiring this magical phenomenon,
Pondering:
How lucky and grateful I am to be still here,
Living, 
Thinking, 
Feeling, 
Loving, 
Wondering, and
Dreaming of the future,

Suddenly, 

My mood changed, 
It became somber then turned gloomy as 
I thought of all those people
Who, during the night, had lost this privilege that 
We enjoy now: 
To be alive!*







© Demetrios Trifiatis
     09 January 2021  

*In memory of the thousands of our brothers and sisters around the world who have lost the battle against COVID-19 last night! R.I.P. for a greater privilege than ours waits for you in the heavens!

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Michael Tor Date: 1/11/2021 9:15:00 PM Life is to be cherished and be thankful for to have each day. The lost of life is sad but in truth it is the beginning of another. Wonderful tribute to those that have perished my friend... Login to Reply

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/9/2021 3:39:00 PM Indeed we have so much to be grateful for Demetrios and the mishandling of this pandemic has lead to many unnecessary deaths but that's for another day. We think and pray for those who have perished in this terrible pandemic. Tom Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/9/2021 11:10:00 PM Yes, we have, unfortunately, we do not always appreciate what we have till we lose it! Be blessed my dearest friend, Tom! Thank you!

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/9/2021 8:50:00 AM It is too sobering, Demetrios. I cannot bear to think of it, and I know four people who have succumbed. I simply cannot go there. Well done! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/9/2021 11:15:00 AM I am so sorry to hear that my friend, Caren. I pray that the number will not rise! Blessings. Stay healthy. Hugs xxx

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/9/2021 5:47:00 AM I join you my friend in your tribute. May they all rest in peace! Lovely flower! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/9/2021 11:12:00 AM Thank you so much my dearest friend, Vijay! Thank you for caring. Blessings

Regina Mcintosh Date: 1/9/2021 4:07:00 AM Amen... Wonderful tribute. God bless you Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/9/2021 11:11:00 AM God bless you too dear, Regina! Thank you!