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The Stranger

Stranger: "Who are you?"

Poet: "I am a poet!"

S.:"Where do you get your ideas from?"

P.:"From the Muse of course."

S.: "Is Muse a friend of yours?"

P.: "I think she is since never has stopped inspiring me."

S.: "Very well! Tell me one more thing,  please!"

P.: "Gladly!"

S.: "Does Muse consider you a friend of hers?"

P.: "She must, otherwise wouldn't be around me for that long."

S.: "Do friends betray friends?"

P.: "Certainly not!"

S.: "Then if we see someone writing things of hate would

we consider him a friend or a foe?"

P.: "A foe for sure!"

S.: "In that case does this person have the right to call himself a poet?"

P.: "No, how could he?"

S.: "Why not?"

P.: "Because he promotes strife and not harmony and beauty that poetry represents!"

S.: "Excellently my friend. Now I will leave you in peace."

Poet: "You have not even told me your name."

Stranger: "I am the Muse!"







© Demetrios Trifiatis
     07 August 2017

*The form of the dialogue is inspired by Plato's dialogues. The stranger is the Muse from the beginning to the end!

** I know with my today's poems I might provoke some people but my purpose is to play the role of a peacemaker knowing very well what the lot of peacemakers is. Recently, a friend wrote to me to let me know that leaves PS because there is a lot of bickering going on. In the past many other good people told me the same thing. I always advise them to stay for our poetic family is the microcosm of our world, especially PoetrySoup that includes people of all races, colors and creeds.  We should not run away but we should stay together and work together despite our differences so we can give the example to the rest of the world  of a harmonious society!

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Joanna Daniel Date: 8/9/2017 9:00:00 AM I completely agree with the dialogue as well, brother:) Login to Reply

Michael Tor Date: 8/7/2017 1:41:00 PM I Vote you to be our arbitrator... Great advice hope they welcome it Demetrios,as always the love in your heart shines through Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 4:14:00 PM Thank you Michael for the vote of confidence! The only thing I wish for is to leave in peace and to prove we can create a better and nobler world! God bless you my good friend!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/7/2017 12:14:00 PM Wonderful pen and afterword too dear poet. Much that needed to be said. Love and warmth your way xomo! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 4:16:00 PM Thank you for your warm visit and comment dear, Maureen. We all ought to do better since we all wish to create a better world! Xomo!

Joanna Daniel Date: 8/7/2017 9:55:00 AM I agree with what you've mentioned in your note that we should stay together and work together, you're a great person, Demetrios:) anyone who's a peacemaker is greatly blessed as Eileen mentioned :) Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 4:17:00 PM Thank you for your support dear sister, Jo! I hope you do not disagree with the dialogue! If you do, it is fine! God bless you for you are a good person!

Eve Roper Date: 8/7/2017 8:43:00 AM My dear friend, I do thank you for opening some of our eyes.. A sanctuary should allow us to have peace and harmony, that is why we are truly here.. As artist, we want to display our work, but in peace.. not be tormented by those who cause divisions and create obstacles. I can never be upset at you for trying to be the peacemaker. Hugs my friend and thank you again Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 4:22:00 PM You so kind dearest, Eve! Thank you for your gracious comment! God bless you!

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/7/2017 6:02:00 AM My dear poet, "blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." You are wise and kind to try to bring unity. No one can fault you for trying to bring peace. The Lord will bless though others may not. In the end, all must give an answer to God. You wisdom and kindness have always been a source of encouragement to me. Sending love Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 6:54:00 AM My dearest, Eileen, first of all, I thank you so very much for your kind visit and support for bringing peace into our poetic family! Thank you once more for your gracious visit and honest comment! God bless you! Filakia!

Liam Mcdaid Date: 8/7/2017 5:45:00 AM a stranger always remains that way ordained dear friend for one reason only they will bury the axe into touching words unable to address the truth properly i find as a soul paints from the fountain of the deepest inkwell hate is the enemy of love's harmony which is the song of never ending beauty that sings excellent pen peace dear brother smiling Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 7:43:00 AM Your presence here my friend, Liam, indicates your concern for love and peace. Thank you very much for your wonderful comment and support. God bless you!

Silent One Date: 8/7/2017 5:31:00 AM Sadly, human ego, will always cause conflict. Your poem though, has a beautiful message, we search for peace looking for answers, yet it is inside us. I remember walking down a very busy street once, full of tall buildings and lots of noise.. in all that mess, there was a beautiful small cottage, with a rose garden, it was so peaceful.. It reminded me that even in a world full of confusion, peace can be achieved.. Wise words my friend.. Peace to all.. Even the foes.. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 7:42:00 AM So kind for you to comment in such a loving way dear, Silent One:"Peace to all.. Even the foes.." that is a good loving message! God bless you!Thank you so much!

Maria Williams Date: 8/7/2017 5:08:00 AM Thank you my friendly Poet for opening my mind to this conundrum. So what advice would 'Miss Muse' give to handle the 'wanna-be' poets who promote strife, discord and disharmony? Perhaps - just not confront and leave them to their own disunity? You have given a great peaceful message my dearest friend...Maria xx Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 7:39:00 AM How noble and gracious your comment my dearest, Maria! God bless you for your kind words! Thank you!

Russell Sivey Date: 8/7/2017 4:47:00 AM This is another work of art my friend! I feel that if we spread Love then they will eventually see the Light! Mr peacemaker, you are so kind, spread the Love to all, and maybe it will be reciprocated! What a wonderful poem, a conversation to the Muse! May we all walk in Harmony and Love! Great Work!! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 7:03:00 AM Your comment my dear friend, Russell, shows the enormity of the love you have in your heart! Thank you so much my friend! God bless you!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/7/2017 4:12:00 AM - An interesting conversation, my friend - I'm one hundred percent agree with your note - Well done and thanks - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 7:02:00 AM happy you found the conversation interesting and that you agree with the note dear, Anne-Lise! What I try to do is not to write something pretty but to achieve something beautiful: A peaceful and loving coexistence my dearest friend! Hugs. God bless you!