Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Couplet

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" TEARS FOR A FRIEND " MY PHOTO , ©

To Victor Carmel Buhagiar

You have left PoetrySoup my friend and poorer the site remains

And now your friends-orphans- in tears and their hearts in pains*







© Demetrios Trifiatis
    04 December 2018

* Victor, a man of God, of integrity, of goodness and an inspired poet, 
has decided , for reasons unknown to me, to leave PoetrySoup.  I wonder 
why PoetrySoup doesn't do more to protect its members from unjustified
attacks by people who care only to win,  no matter what the cost?

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Faraz Ajmal December 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM I never actually understand the concept of cybel bullying here, but I have noticed that many people left poetrysoup because of this reason, so I really think that the admin should take acfion about it, those negative people should be the one to leave poettrysoup, not good people like victor,

Faraz Ajmal December 16, 2018 at 12:58 PM Its so sad to know, in last few months I have been inactive on poetrysoup and today well when I decided to read some poems, I noticed that his account was missing, so upon searching, I stumble upon your poem, he sure will be missed, english is a second language for me so he would always read my poems and would always correct my grammatical mistakes, and all this time, he never stopped appreciating me,

Besma Riabi Dziri December 5, 2018 at 5:29 AM It so sensitive of you to write about our concerns in such grace and beauty dear Demetrios. Thank you so much for sharing. My deepest regards. Stay blessed always. Demetrios Trifiatis December 5, 2018 at 5:45 AM Thank you dearest, Besma for showing, one more time, your sensitivity and integrity of your character! Our friend, Victor and all other good people who suffer from the bullies or this site need our support!

Besma Riabi Dziri December 5, 2018 at 5:27 AM What a pity! I have been reading about fellow poets leaving PS! It hurts more when we find out that the main reason is "being bullied"! I won't get into details. I think that Victor, a poet and a soul of beauty and integrity, has his very solid reasons enough for him to leave. I honestly think that we are supposed to always rise above the evil inside us and strive to let only Beauty reign.. we are not perfect and human nature is complex and unpredictable! But this is our constant inner struggle Demetrios Trifiatis December 5, 2018 at 5:46 AM Very well put dearest, Besma! Always I appreciate your comments. God bless you!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 4, 2018 at 1:45 PM - Words can not describe what I feel :( - hugs // Anne-Lise Demetrios Trifiatis December 4, 2018 at 3:21 PM Yes, it is a sad story for all of us that Victor left! It is a shame for those who obliged him to delete his work. Hope they will realize the injustice they committed against him and against the site! PoetrSoup must take measures to safeguard the integrity of its poets! Justice must prevail! God bless you dearest, Anne-Lise for caring! Hugs xxx

Chris Green December 4, 2018 at 11:25 AM I don't why they don't do more about a lot of things. It seems many poets are leaving or becoming scarce and not all for the same reason. It is sad that Victor is gone but I do kind of understand. Nicely done my friend, hopefully he sees this. Demetrios Trifiatis December 4, 2018 at 11:49 AM Chris, my friend , I am happy to see you here and I am certain Victor would have been happy too! We have to stand up against the unjust practices some use to throw out good people like Victor and other fellow poets! God bless you for caring!

Vijay Pandit December 4, 2018 at 7:07 AM I'm sorry to hear that. He never said a word about it. Thanks for sharing my friend. Demetrios Trifiatis December 4, 2018 at 7:21 AM His integrity is monumental as monumental is his character! I miss him a lot and wished to honor him hoping his friends gather around him praying he comes back dear friend, Viay! God bless you!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 4, 2018 at 6:29 AM I see I am not the only one shedding tears this morning. I consider Victor a friend here. His leaving a palpable loss. Thank you for this dear Demetrios, xomo <3 Demetrios Trifiatis December 4, 2018 at 6:37 AM No, dear Maureen, you are not the only one for Victor has many friends who loved him truly. I hope to see them commenting here so I send our agony and love to him! Victor and myself are very close in space ( Malta is just a few hundred km away) and in time since he is just four years my senior! Thank you for honoring him with your presence! God bless you!

Maria Williams December 4, 2018 at 5:37 AM I also am deeply saddened by your words. Victor has been my friend and loyal supporter from the time I joined PS. He is a great poet and an inspiration to a lot of us as you are too dearest Demetrius. I hope he will read your wonderful words and reconsider. Thanks for sharing...Maria xxx Demetrios Trifiatis December 4, 2018 at 5:53 AM What a wonderful comment for our dearest friend, Victor! I know how much you esteemed Victor and how much Victor esteemed you dearest, Maria! Your words and mine are just a small tribute for a wonderful and inspiring man as Victor! Hope those responsible in the soup take notice of this so not all worthy people run away from our hospitable site! Thank you Maria and may God bless you!

Tom Cunningham December 4, 2018 at 3:04 AM My day is not starting well after reading this sad news. Victor is a fine poet on here, and if it is bullying then we all need to stand together. Only recently another fine poet was targetted by morons on here. Thank you Demetrios for bringing this to our notice. Tom. Demetrios Trifiatis December 4, 2018 at 5:47 AM Dearest, Tom, thank you for responding to the news of Victor's withdrawal in such a human way! We have to stand up for all good people in the soup and not to let them suffer the malice of not that good people! God bless you!