Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Quatrain

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WHILE ASLEEP

FROM MY ROOFTOP GARDEN, 27 JANUARY 2017, MY PHOTO, ©

While Asleep

The death came

You were asleep

An offer you made

You couldn't resist


He asked you plainly

At point-blank

Your soul to carry

To oblivion's bank


Where Angels wait

With outstretched wings

Your soul to embrace

As heaven sings


Then with them to fly

To the place of bliss

Where the Lord awaits

To give you a kiss


You gladly accepted

Your body to leave

And soar to the heavens

Where souls don't grieve!*





© Demetrios Trifiatis
      27 January 2017


* This little poem is a tribute to a good friend of mine, a pure soul, 
 that passed away yesterday while asleep. In a few hours, the burial
will take place.  There are a lot of things to be done till then and I have
to do them!



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Jannie Breedt February 24, 2017 at 11:08 PM A touching epitaph. The pauses in between the lines is like the death march and makes one reflect. Well achieved my dear friend Demetrios Trifiatis February 25, 2017 at 9:43 AM Thank you dear, Jannie, for your visit and your remarkable comment!

Joanna Daniel January 28, 2017 at 12:03 AM This is a beautiful tribute to your friend, Demetrios:) it reminds me of my grandfather who too passed away in his sleep, I think it's the best way to die:) a fave:) Demetrios Trifiatis January 28, 2017 at 2:41 AM Unfortunately I know many cases. It is true that is a peaceful death for the one who passes away but very painful for those left behind! Thank you dear, Jo!

Eve Roper January 27, 2017 at 10:39 PM Beautiful poem hugs Eve Demetrios Trifiatis January 28, 2017 at 2:37 AM Thank you so much dear, Eve. Hugs

Charlie Smith January 27, 2017 at 8:52 AM Sounds as though his soul is in a good place and he leaves memories that live on, a legacy to admire... Demetrios Trifiatis January 28, 2017 at 2:36 AM Certainty it is dear, Charlie. Thank you !

Jan Allison January 27, 2017 at 8:29 AM What a peaceful passing for your friend, I am so sorry for your loss it is such a shock when a death comes totally out of the blue:-( hugs Jan xx Demetrios Trifiatis January 28, 2017 at 2:33 AM Yes, it was peaceful but painful to us! Thank you dear, Jan. Hugs xx

Probir Gupta January 27, 2017 at 8:12 AM Touching tribute ... Rich and cute ... Demetrios Trifiatis January 28, 2017 at 2:32 AM Thank you dear, Probir.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 27, 2017 at 3:07 AM - A lovely poem to your friend - A sad day - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Demetrios Trifiatis January 28, 2017 at 2:29 AM Yes, it was a very sad day! Thank you my friend, Anne-Lise. Hugs