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The Wise and His Possessions

The wise, before the mighty king stood, carrying nothing, Surprised the sovereign, inquired where the Wise's belongings were. “All of value I possess, within me I carry” He replied! © Demetrios Trifiatis 8 MAY 2016 Sijo: a three unrhymed line poem of 14-16 syllables long each: a)Thesis, b) Antithesis, c) Synthesis. My first attempt!

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/8/2016 12:47:00 PM

- Wonderful written, dear Demetrios - My first attempt at this form me also today :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 5/8/2016 2:52:00 PM

Thank you, Sunshine Smile! Usually I do not try new forms for I care mostly for the messages! Hugs xxx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/8/2016 8:10:00 AM

This is more than an attempt, it is quite brilliant!!!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 5/8/2016 12:07:00 PM

Had a suspicion that I might get it right. Reading your comment dear, Richard, I think I got it right! Thank you so much. I care more for the message and not for the form. Thank you my friend!

Archontoula Alexandropoulou

Date: 5/8/2016 2:07:00 AM

A powerful scene. The power within. Good day.

Archontoula Alexandropoulou
Date: 5/8/2016 5:07:00 AM

Alithos Anesti, Demetrios. And Have a nice month, too.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 5/8/2016 2:09:00 AM

Christos Anesti, Archontoula! Thank you for the lovely surprise!