Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Free verse

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" FRIENDSHIP" MY PHOTO, ©

True Friendship

" Are we really friends ?"
My best friend asked me the other day.
 
"The best there are!"  I emphatically replied.
 
" If we are what you say " he went on,
" How come, you and I, refer to our 
individual existence as 'I' and 'you' or as 
'myself' and 'yourself' and to our possessions as
'mine' and 'yours' as though we are
something distinct from one another?" then  
In a very serious voice he added:

" I really wonder about the magnitude of our friendship 
which tells us that we are one soul inhabiting 
two bodies."*

Hearing all this I was puzzled so, after some awkward 
Moments of  silence, I dared to ask:

"How would you address me then? "

" As me in your body " was his immediate reply!









© Demetrios Trifiatis
    02 February 2020







 * This refers to Aristotle, a Greek philosopher 384-322 BC

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Sunita U.D Palawon February 14, 2020 at 9:41 AM Lovely...noble thought on strength of friendship bond. You made honour to this relation. I always believe friendship is above any relationship as it does not ask for anything in return. :)) Sunita UPD

Paula Goldsmith February 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM I love your opening line, "Are we really friends ?" It is hard when a great friend hurts you but guess that is life. A great friendship is the best. Enjoy your day writing away...........

poemtheart poemtheart February 3, 2020 at 6:20 AM This poetry is magnificent... glory be..peace :)

Maria Williams February 2, 2020 at 11:17 PM Wow, actually a double Wow. That is a very profound statement indeed. He sounds like a true friend worth having ....Maria xxx

Sandra Adams February 2, 2020 at 1:10 PM sometimes best friends are bonded like that of soulmates, they are alike in many ways, perhaps why they get along so well...interesting conversation and thoughts in this one, it makes one stop and ponder thoughts :) hugs Demetrios Trifiatis February 2, 2020 at 2:02 PM Thank you dearest, Sandra for your precious visit and comment. Thanks xxx

Vijay Pandit February 2, 2020 at 7:52 AM Lovely sentiments in this dialogue you wrote Demetrios--precious thoughts. Like the blooms. Demetrios Trifiatis February 2, 2020 at 12:14 PM Thank you for your appreciation dear friend, Vijay Blessings

Tom Cunningham February 2, 2020 at 7:39 AM A real friend will know you inside out and vice versa. Tom Demetrios Trifiatis February 2, 2020 at 12:11 PM Yes, a real friend can do that dear Tom , providing we have such a friend! Thank you my friend!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 2, 2020 at 7:24 AM - A really close friendship, my friend :) - Lovely written :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Demetrios Trifiatis February 2, 2020 at 12:12 PM Blessed the one who has good friends like that dearest, Anne-Lise. Thank you. Hugs xxx

Arturo Michael February 2, 2020 at 6:19 AM I am you and you are me...we are one...Nice one Demetrios Trifiatis February 2, 2020 at 6:28 AM Thank you Arturo for responding the frendship's call! Blessings!