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WHY Why? Why, oh my soul, you perpetually Are yearning to: See the unseen Hear the unheard Feel the unfelt Touch the untouchable Attain the unattainable Believe the unbelievable Think the unthinkable Conceive the inconceivable Know the unknowable Appreciate the unappreciable Express the inexpressible When, no heart of Man, ever able will be To understand the purity of your language, Its honesty and grandeur Unless Totally it is submerged To Poetry’s divine depths? © Demetrios Trifiatis 25 AUGUST 2013 (This is inspired by Eileen’s Ghali poem “Behind the Words” and was initially intended as a comment)

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Karl Marszalowicz

Date: 10/14/2013 2:35:00 AM

you talk of a sixth sense here. a wide open topic. pretty good

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 12/13/2013 1:43:00 AM

Thank you, Karl, for your visit and comment! Writing poetry is somehow a sixth sense, isn't it?

Sean Claudine

Date: 10/12/2013 7:20:00 PM

beautiful, "When, no heart of Man, ever able will be To understand the purity of your language" yes!! some of us burn, from within seeths a consuming flame, our souls so powerful that our bodies could not fully repress it, we live we love and always in pensive thought. hahahahaha inspiring and resonating

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 10/13/2013 12:49:00 AM

Thank you, Sean, for taking the time to visit and to express your valuable thoughts!

Alozor Michael Ikechukwu

Date: 9/12/2013 11:38:00 PM

Awesome write.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 9/13/2013 2:20:00 AM

Thank you, Alozor, for your kind comment!

Donna Jones

Date: 8/25/2013 9:24:00 PM

Wow..divine depths......that's my girl.....my daughter Chosen by my soul.....great poem Demetrios.... PS Eileen let's me call her daughter.....:-)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/26/2013 3:27:00 AM

MD....I do love you so! Demetrios...thank you for this kind compliment! :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/26/2013 3:14:00 AM

Rightfully so! I might call her my daughter as well for she is so charming and witty! Thank you!

Shanity Rain

Date: 8/25/2013 4:14:00 PM

I love this ..

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/25/2013 4:53:00 PM

I love that you love it! Thank you!

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 8/25/2013 10:56:00 AM

Welcome back, I loved your poem ( Why )? I often ask myself that question. I am glad that you decided to write again. Many blessings to you always....... Lucy

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/25/2013 11:17:00 AM

Thank you Lucy, unfortunately for me cannot stay for long this time, later on I hope I will do when certain issues are resolved here in Greece.

Karen Anglesey

Date: 8/25/2013 9:46:00 AM

A very deep and thoughtful thing to write The explanation of the inspiration was profoundly moving. Such eloquent comments to a fellow poet. I have used comments from other poets as inspiration as well. This is stunning :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/25/2013 11:19:00 AM

Dearest Karen how nice of you to visit and how gracious your comment is! Thank you!

Toquyen Harrell

Date: 8/25/2013 8:02:00 AM

Enjoyed, Demetrios! And we will - in time. Love ya, Toquyen

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/25/2013 8:54:00 AM

Thank you my friend. May the Lord bless you!

Jack Ellison

Date: 8/25/2013 5:58:00 AM

And Demetrios makes a triumphant return to the Soup! Welcome back my good friend! ?a??µ??a

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/25/2013 7:05:00 AM

My dearest friend and fellow Canadian, thank you for your welcoming I have missed the club but conditions in Greece do not allow me to come back full time. So nice to see you! Thank you for your comment!

Russell Sivey

Date: 8/25/2013 5:47:00 AM

This has to be the most beautiful comment I've ever read my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this morning! You have presented a brilliant piece Demetrios, such a tremendous poem, Great Work!!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/25/2013 7:05:00 AM

Dear Russell, thank you so much! I have enjoyed your poem this morning!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 8/25/2013 12:42:00 AM

Demetri....then exo logia.....katapliktikos!!!!!!!!! Efkharisto....What a lovely, beautiful poem...as with all your work, you have touched me. :) So glad to have you back, my dear poet...Hope you keep writing...

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/25/2013 2:33:00 AM

Thank you for inspiring me to write this piece of poetry.