The Richest of Men

Your smiles-pearls

          Your caresses-gold

                   Your kisses-diamonds

                          Your love-a mythical treasure!



Having you by my side, my darling, 

No richer man than myself, could ever

Be Found!







© Demetrios Trifiatis
       25 May 2016

*Chosen as POTD! Thank you!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 5:46 AM
what a gem of a poem Demetrios congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx
Trifiatis Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 5:47 AM
Thank you my dearest, Jan! I was wondering where you have been! haha!
Williams Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 12:44 AM
Interesting quote in small phrases. I love it. Good Job. Marilyn
Trifiatis Avatar
May 27, 2016 at 5:23 AM
Welcome dear, Marilyn! Thank you for visiting and commenting. I do appreciate it!
Manassian Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 6:47 PM
My dear poet....I'm so happy that this romantic gem has become poem of the day. It is so worthy! Filakia
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 11:50 PM
My dearest you were among the first to express your liking of the poem in a most positive way! Thank you for that and for your visits! God bless you!
Crytzer Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Love it! Fritz the Cat
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 3:23 PM
Welcome dear, Fritz, into our poetic family! I am certain that you have to offer a lot. I wish you a long stay! Thank you so much for visiting me and for commenting!
Dalei Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 2:18 PM
Dear Demetrios, This was really coming from ur soul. Very rich concept from a rich soul. Enjoyed. Congratulations for well deserving POTD...........//:) hugs.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 3:20 PM
Manmath thank you so much for your visit and generous comment! I appreciate it a lot! God bless you!
Y. Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 1:45 PM
Hi Demetrios, Congrats on getting the poem of the day.It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor- Alexis
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 2:17 PM
My friend, Alexis, thank you for your visits and your congratulations! I enjoy the company of my good friends!
Inman Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 9:32 AM
Beautiful thoughts Demetrios.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 10:34 AM
Thank you so much dear, James for your visit and lovely comment!
Bateman Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Demetrios, I just read this before and found out now that you also just received POTD!! Best Congratulations for sure!! Cheers and Best, Gary
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 8:53 AM
Thank you Gary! This is a rare phenomenon for me but is always welcome! Thank you my dear friend for coming back to congratulate me. Very gracious from your part!
Smith Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 8:18 AM
Such a beautiful love poem my friend. You write love with a perfect softness.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 8:55 AM
Coming from you my friend, Tim, is quite a compliment! Thank you! Do not forget though that I am ...older than you and have traveled around the world! haha!
Bateman Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 7:00 AM
Demetrios, Romantic and Marvelous!! I really like your write here. Cheers and Best, Gary
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 7:47 AM
Danke sehr mein freund, Gary! It is always a pleasure to receive your visit! Thank you!
Smith Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 6:45 AM
Sweet thoughts Demetrios, congratulations on POTD honors...
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 7:44 AM
POTD??? Who me? probably a mistake! I will check anyway! Thank you Charlie for being the bearer of good news! Please, visit more often! haha!
Dietrich Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 9:57 PM
oh, I see Eve said the same thing. hahaha
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 4:24 AM
Never tired to hear it, Andrea! Thank you!
Dietrich Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 9:57 PM
I think you have a VERY lucky wife!!!
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 4:23 AM
I think my wife has a...very lucky husband! Haha! Thank you Andrea, you so kind! I am certain you have a very lucky husband!
Roper Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 8:34 PM
Awe... I love your romantic style, your wife is lucky , Demetrios.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 4:25 AM
She is as lucky as I am dear, Eve! Thank you so much for your visit and precious comment!
Raha Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 11:20 AM
This one is a gem Sir,no doubts about it.
Trifiatis Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Thank you, my friend, Miraj! Your visit a delight!
Manassian Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 8:45 AM
One of your absolute best, my dear.....what a beautiful poem....hugs
Trifiatis Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Glad you liked it my dearest poetess! Thank you so much! I am happy for your visit!
Andresen Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 6:25 AM
- Romantic to your loved ones, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Trifiatis Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 7:41 AM
Happy you liked it, Anne-Lise! thank you s much! Hugs
Fiery Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 2:47 AM
Lucky is the woman who inspired you to write this marvelous poem...i am faving it now ~Cheers ~ Red
Trifiatis Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 3:06 AM
It is my wife of thirty years my dear RF! Thank you for your visit and comment. You so kind!
Alexandropoulou Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 2:29 AM
Well said. The richest one is not the owner, but the one "aware" of his most valuable possession. Beautiful lines
Trifiatis Avatar
May 25, 2016 at 3:08 AM
True what you say Archontoula! Thank you for your lovely visit and comment!
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