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Truths

Some truths better to be administered like medicine--in the right dose and at the right time!









© Demetrios Trifiatis
      06 August  2017

* If an everyday truth causes more harm than good better it is for us to be mindful.

Copyright © Demetrios Trifiatis | Year Posted 2017

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Derek Noble Ayi Date: 8/10/2017 6:15:00 PM Truth frees our conscience. You need to stand by it. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/11/2017 1:15:00 AM ...so my friend, if by telling a lie you save the life of an innocent still you will tell the truth? Please, refer to what the poem says and not to matters that I do not mention!

Maria Williams Date: 8/7/2017 6:19:00 AM Back to look at your 1702nd dearest Demetrios. And I totally agree it too much of what may be a good thing, is counterproductive if administered in excess...Maria xx Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 4:37:00 PM Pleased we are in agreement dearest friend, Maria! Thank you! xx

Michael Tor Date: 8/6/2017 10:53:00 PM Yes sometimes the truth hurts. The right amount at the right time lessons the pain of being honest. Consideration and careful thought before being truthful is necessary to avoid hurting someone. Truthful words written here Demetrios. A 7 my friend. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 4:39:00 PM My friend, Michael you don't know how many times it has cost me dearly to be honest. I even lost my job more than once because of my honesty! Thank you for your understanding! God be with you!

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/6/2017 8:15:00 PM I AGREE, Demetrios. Great philosophy. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 4:40:00 PM Pleased to hear that from you dear, Andrea! Thank you so much!

Ralph Sergi Date: 8/6/2017 7:03:00 PM Great Monoku, Demetious: Some truths are four stage cancer. There is no remission. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/7/2017 4:41:00 PM What a delightful visit dear, Ralph! I like your expression" ...four stage cancer" Thank you for commenting!

Maureen McGreavy The Insolent Rib Date: 8/6/2017 12:24:00 PM Fatherly wisdom here my friend :) xomo! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/6/2017 1:47:00 PM Wisdom is wisdom either it is fatherly or not dearest, Maureen. Thank you so much for your appreciation! Hope all is well! xo

Gary Bateman Date: 8/6/2017 10:15:00 AM Hello Demetrios, This Monoku is spot-on for sure. (Sometimes, it doesn't hurt to have a couple of shots of Whiskey in this process too!!) Cheers and Best, Gary Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/6/2017 1:45:00 PM Mein freund Gary, how wonderful to see you again today! Such a delightful visit! Danke sehr! Thank you so much!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/6/2017 6:15:00 AM -"in the right dose and at the right time!" :))) - So true - Some people need to get it in as intravenous nutrition - Great written, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/6/2017 1:44:00 PM You know better than anyone when it comes to doses dearest, Anne-Lise because of your profession. Thank you so very much for your gracious comment! Hugs

Heidi Sands Date: 8/6/2017 5:32:00 AM This is a great Monoku. Interesting to think about Demetrios. Also, beautiful flowers. Thank you for sharing :) Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/6/2017 1:42:00 PM Well...I thought about it my friend, Heidi! haha! Thank you very much for your lovely visit and comment!

Russell Sivey Date: 8/6/2017 4:52:00 AM I liked your afterthought at the bottom, your whole write was done excellently! I truly enjoyed reading this intriguing poem this morning, such a powerful message and so very TRUE! Thank you for sharing this illustrious piece, I loved it! Great Work!! Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/6/2017 1:41:00 PM The afterthought was put there to clarify my writing and so to avoid to cause confusion! Thank you so much for your precious visit and comment my friend, Russell! Thank you!

Eileen Manassian Date: 8/6/2017 3:43:00 AM Yes, dear one. I will take any medicine, if it is administered in love. Login to Reply Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 8/6/2017 1:38:00 PM Always with love my dearest friend, Eileen. There no better way than this! Filakia! Thank you!