Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Free verse

Wisdom's Trail Vi

Among,
The towering mountains 
Of 
menacing fanaticism 
And
In the midst of the shadows 
Of 
Constant fear
Agonizing humanity,               
Desperately, 
Is crawling in search of  
The 
Trail of understanding,

Praying:

That it would lead her 
Onto 
The valley of God-loving peace
Where 
The people of the world, 
Respecting the beliefs of others, 
In harmony, would live,
Glorifying God’s wisdom that has saved them 
From falling
Into 
The ravines of voracious hate 
Where Man's annihilation 
Impatiently awaits!



© Demetrios Trifiatis
  10 JANUARY 2015

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Robert Lindley February 2, 2015 at 9:13 PM My friend, look the world over and only one group is dealing destruction around the globe to any that refuse to yield to its barbarism and insane demands. No amount of appeasement will satisfy this beast. Remember in war, in conflict the aggressor sets the rules . The rules they set are murder (chopping off heads) and demand ALL humans yield to them.. I will never yield!!!!

M. L. Kiser January 13, 2015 at 9:32 PM Human beings have such power; we can make a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven and too many choose to make a hell. You have spoken the truth, my friend. Demetrios Trifiatis January 30, 2015 at 3:15 AM You are so right my friend, M.L. K.! Thank you very much for your concern! God bless you.

Dorian Petersen Potter January 13, 2015 at 3:31 AM Hello Demetrios! Very beautiful golden pen here! I enjoyed so very much your wonderful poem my dearest friend Demetrios. A solid 7 from me! And another fav for me. Have a very nice day! :) Love and hugs! xxoxoxx D.^0^ Demetrios Trifiatis January 13, 2015 at 9:31 AM It so nice to receive your visit dear, Dorian. It is like the sunrise! Thank you! Hugs.

Jack Ellison January 11, 2015 at 9:27 PM As Tim says, "We need more compassion for our fellow man..." We have ALL been created equal! Why can't man act civilized instead of like animals? Great words my dearest friend!! Demetrios Trifiatis January 12, 2015 at 5:24 AM As Tim says, as you say and as I say but we need hundreds and thousands and millions to repeat what we say. We can do it if we venture out of the limited: Me, here and now! Thank you for taking the time dear, Jack, to visit and comment! I appreciate it.

Eileen Manassian January 11, 2015 at 3:57 PM If only....there were some bombings in Tyre today. There is unrest in Lebanon as well, my dear poet. It is not only in France where fanaticism is felt. We live with it daily...May your words inspire us all to understand we are from one family...the family of God. Blessings, my dear sweet poet. Eileen Manassian January 12, 2015 at 5:29 AM :) Good to know you miss my visits. That in itself brings me joy Demetrios Trifiatis January 12, 2015 at 5:27 AM Yes, my dearest, Eileen, I know so well how close you are to danger. Lebanon has suffered a lot so I pray to be spared from the approaching danger! Thank you for visiting! I have missed your visits!

Eve Roper January 11, 2015 at 10:15 AM Demetrios, we do need to unity together and understand of each others belief, wisdom to follow. Demetrios Trifiatis January 12, 2015 at 5:30 AM The first step should be taken within then we march on outside and try to make a better and kinder world, dear Eve! You are so right! Thank you!

David Meade January 10, 2015 at 11:19 AM A heartfelt prayer that I will join in praying with you dear friend. 7,fav Demetrios Trifiatis January 11, 2015 at 3:28 AM Thank you so much dearest friend, David. Your visits always a joy for me.

Tim Smith January 10, 2015 at 10:43 AM You are spot on my friend...We need more compassion for our fellow man ...Treat others like you would like to be treated. Demetrios Trifiatis January 11, 2015 at 3:32 AM Tim, my friend, thank you for your compassionate comment!

Gary Bateman January 10, 2015 at 10:07 AM Demetrios, Most excellent poem here Sir!! Diversity and harmony and respect for other people are all so very important!! We must find a positive way ahead for sure!! A most timely write here "in search of wisdom's trail." (BTW, I just posted my narrative write on "JE SUIS CHARLIE -- Afterthought," if have a moment to read it.) Best Always and Have A Great Weekend!! Gary Demetrios Trifiatis January 11, 2015 at 3:34 AM Mein freund, Gary, thank you for your analytical comment and your generous grading.

Ralph Sergi January 10, 2015 at 9:40 AM Hi Demetrios: Beautiful poem. May I coin a phrase as one who is married to a Colombian and my family consists of Italian, Indian,and Puerto Rican, "What we need is less tribes and more diversity". Demetrios Trifiatis January 11, 2015 at 3:36 AM Ralf, it so good to receive your visit again! You are so right my friend.

Richard Lamoureux January 10, 2015 at 9:27 AM Living in Canada we have a multitude of different cultures and religions living side by side. I do believe harmony is possible. Myself I am married to a Chinese woman our son is engaged to an East Indian girl. The best part is we have some amazing family dinners. Demetrios Trifiatis January 11, 2015 at 3:45 AM " Wo shi zuoguren! Wo I Ni" dear Richard. I have spent nine months in China and have a lot of friends there. Having lived in Canada for almost twenty years , I know what you are talking about. My daughter's mother is French Canadian and both live there. My brother is Married to a New Zealander lady. Yes, I completely agree with you!

Maurice Yvonne January 10, 2015 at 6:28 AM This is excellent. I find so much meaning in these words. As I read it these are thoughts I myself have pondered. Demetrios Trifiatis January 10, 2015 at 7:26 AM I am not surprised that you entertain similar thoughts my friend, Maurice! The contrary would certainly surprise me! Thank you very much. God bless you!