Then and Only Then

If we could appreciate as much the:

Sight as the blind

Hearing as the deaf

Walking as the invalid

Health as the sick

Food as the hungry

Home as the homeless

Companionship as the lonely

Love as the unloved

Then and only then

We could evaluate the worth of the treasures

Thee have bestowed upon us, the lucky ones,

Oh Divine father!








© Demetrios Trifiatis
     11 February 2017

thanksgivingfree verse

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White Wolf

Date: 2/11/2017 11:46:00 PM

No one could argue against you in this poem! Unfortunately, though, many that can see are blind to this! A definite 7/7 from me!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/12/2017 12:18:00 PM

Thank you my dear friend, White Wolf for your lovely visit and for your generosity!

Carol B.

Date: 2/11/2017 9:54:00 PM

Victor I really appreciate this insightful piece. It makes me step back and really appreciate how truly lucky I am.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/16/2017 2:08:00 AM

Do not worry my dearest for we all make mistakes. It was fun! Hugs

Carol B.
Date: 2/12/2017 12:32:00 PM

So sorry for the error. My apologies Demetrios. I guess they call that a brain fart lol. Happening a lot to me these days.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/12/2017 12:16:00 PM

Victor is a beautiful name and Victor is a great friend and gentleman but my name is Demetrios dearest, Carol! Thank you so much for your lovely visit!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 2/11/2017 1:51:00 PM

Well expressed! I think in the first line you meant "Blind". Have a great weekend my friend.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/11/2017 2:13:00 PM

I have to check my eyes dear, Richard! A huge thank you my dear friend for your visit and for indicating my mistake! Have a great weekend as well!

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 2/11/2017 7:40:00 AM

Try to give thanks every day, I'm definitely one of the lucky ones. This poem is beautiful. #7

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/11/2017 2:17:00 PM

Dear Elizabeth, I give thanks with each view, with each sound , with each step, with each meal! Thank you so much for your delightful visit and comment!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/11/2017 7:08:00 AM

- A beautiful poem dear filosof and poet, many thanks :) - A 7 & hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/11/2017 2:15:00 PM

You so kind my dearest, Anne-Lise! Yes, I am a friend of wisdom (Philosopher) alas wisdom doesn't consider me a friend of hers! Haha! Thank you and many hugs!