Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Free verse

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" WORLD DAY AGAINST RACISM " MY PHOTO, ©

World Day Against Racism

You asked me the other day, my friend, 
who I am and I replied:
I am you in another body!
Yes, it is true,  
Look, how much the same we are,
No matter what, the color
The creed
The race
The status

Look, 
I am born and I die
I suffer and I enjoy
I love and I hate, just
Like you!

I am a father, a brother, a son, 
A mother, a sister, a daughter, just   
Like you,

Happiness I seek, 
Family to raise is my wish, 
Peace to find I look for,    
Just like you

I yearn 
I abhor 

I fear
I hope

I bleed 
I heal, 
Just like you,

I believe
I doubt 

I accept
I refuse

I laugh 
I cry, 
just like you

We are alike
We are the same
We are brothers...
 
Children of a unique father. 
 

Tell me, 
My brother, 
My friend,
My ally,  
Why do we have to oppose,
To fight
To hurt
To destroy and
To eliminate 
One another?  

Are our seas really that narrow,
Our oceans that small,
Our lands so limited 
To contain all of us?

Or
 
Is it the case that 
Our hearts are not big enough 
And our minds not so wide-open to 
Enfold all mankind?     

Listen to me, my other self:
It is up to us to change this world 
We have inherited, with its virtues and vices,
History and culture 
Flaws and merits 
And
Try to make it 
Better
Nobler 
Kinder and more caring
By obliterating harmful beliefs, 
Demolishing injurious divisions,
Destroying detrimental distrust, 
Annihilating racism and eradicating 
The erroneous feeling of poisonous superiority 
For 
To bring the dawn of a new loving world, 
A world of acceptance 
Of respect 
Of justice 
Of equality
Of love and 
Of universal brotherhood

So as 

With peace in our hearts, liberated we would be
From the past’s deleterious tribulations
That for myriads of years, 
Have kept us, fighting one another!


© Demetrios Trifiatis
     21 MARCH 2015


Copyright © Demetrios Trifiatis | Year Posted 2015




NOTE! Today because of the “ World Day Against Racism” my moral duty, couldn’t let me stay away!
 
This poem of mine is an old poem of 2013 that has been edited and improved today thus it is posted now as a new poem! 

* I did this for all my friends who wish me to come back. I will come back when I am ready! Thank you for your love!

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Mesut Goktas October 8, 2021 at 8:44 AM Hi, Demetrios, I have read your wonderful poem today. 8.10.2021 - I hope you will join the team sooner. I will not say "Never Give Up" as I am sure you will not do anything like. Come back soon. Thanks for lovely poems. See you. Demetrios Trifiatis July 14, 2022 at 1:37 PM My dear friend, I had an accident that brought me close to death. A large Hematoma was created in my brain which required a long Craniotomy. Thank God I am fine now although the recovery period stretches up to two years. Om the date you commented I was at the hospital mute and paralyzed. Thank God a good doctor saved me. Be blessed!

Darlene De Beaulieu February 27, 2020 at 2:48 PM Hello Demetrios Trifiatis, when you come back!? Are you sick, I hope you are not. I hope nothing is wrong. hurry backmy fiend. Demetrios Trifiatis March 30, 2020 at 6:23 PM I am fine and I am back! Today 30 March 2020 I wrote a very nice poem! I hope you visit! It is called Spring's Mourning!

Panagiota Romios March 1, 2019 at 2:09 AM You are quite an individual, Demettrio! All humans are born equal,indeed. They learn these attitudes when growing up. And not all of us are racists! Right? I have been assaulted, beaten, almost set on fire and treated inhumanly. Children come to schools already ruined. It's very sad. But I know we cannot force love. I wish we could. Would be easier. Panagiota Demetrios Trifiatis June 4, 2019 at 12:13 AM I am so sorry to hear that my dear Panagiota! I have been through similar situations ! This poem is not just a poem , it is experience gained the harsh way! No, we cannot force someone to love for it would be a self contradiction ! Your name is Greek, are you Greek of second generation? Thank you for visiting!

Darlene De Beaulieu February 24, 2019 at 12:35 PM Hello Demetrios, well said my friend. Have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu February 25, 2019 at 8:46 AM I so agree with you my friend. Demetrios Trifiatis February 24, 2019 at 2:47 PM Just for your information and to thank you for the visit I wish to share with you this: " well said " poem has been chosen by a renown university to make a documentary which is going to be released later in Spring. Up to now this poem, dearest Darlene, has been visited by more than 9800 people. Thank you so much for your comment! God bless you and all those who have been victims of any form of racism!

Maxie Macdonald February 13, 2019 at 12:26 AM Really beautifully written. So true Demetrios Trifiatis February 13, 2019 at 1:54 AM Thank you for your appreciation dear, Maxie!

Paul Marc September 28, 2018 at 3:28 PM The very same. Great poem my friend. Demetrios Trifiatis February 13, 2019 at 1:53 AM Thank you so much dear, PMR!

Maria Williams March 6, 2017 at 9:02 PM A masterpiece in its own right. What more can I say? Maria Williams March 8, 2017 at 2:10 AM Wow!! 5300 visits, That's incredible. Congrats Demetrios Trifiatis March 7, 2017 at 8:26 AM Dearest Maria, how noble of you to search into my work and find this poem to comment which is the most popular of my poems with more than 5300 visits! Thank you so much for your gracious comment!

Freddie Robinson Jr. January 5, 2017 at 10:49 AM As w/all the talented poetesses/poets who weighed in on this brilliant poem, I too am in agreement w/them all. A poetic masterpiece, Demetrios. It truly is. I have no more words to express that has not already been uttered those much more eloquent than me. One of the best love poems I ever read. Happy New Year and may love light your path in life always. Demetrios Trifiatis January 5, 2017 at 10:59 AM Tank you my brother, Freddie. Happy you read it so you know that you are not alone that is thinking in a loving way! We are many all children of the same God! Bless you! happy New Year!

Vicki Acquah July 24, 2016 at 11:47 PM Tthere in lies the very reason that my Spirit clung to you at first gGlance..When,I wrote the poem about your eyes. Demetrios Trifiatis July 25, 2016 at 2:23 AM Vicki, my dearest friend, you do not know how happy I am to receive your visit and wonderful comment. I am so grateful to for your help. God certainly works in mysterious ways. Just to let you know that a similar poem of mine was selected by The Teachers' Association of English in Germany as a project that the high school students of English should do the coming academic year. Thank you so very much for your help and caring. God bless you!

Grace Higgins July 10, 2016 at 6:29 AM Dear Demetrios, your poem touched me greatly and I was wondering whether I could use it in the background of an art project about equality I have been working on at school, obviously I will give you credit and I will not be trying to sell my art in any way. Your poem is deeply moving and I hope everyone who reads it feels the same way I do about it. Thank you for taking the time to read this. Demetrios Trifiatis July 25, 2016 at 2:25 AM Of course you may. It will be an honor. I have already sent you the permissio. Thank you.

Manmath Dalei May 2, 2016 at 9:12 AM Dear Demetrios, A very brilliant write. What a concept ? It is simply superb. I enjoyed from top to bottom. Start & end both are remarkable. Loved it................hugs Demetrios Trifiatis May 2, 2016 at 9:46 AM Thank you dear friend, Manmath! Thank you for caring!

Robert Lindley September 21, 2015 at 6:57 AM FANTASTIC POETRY MY FRIEND. Racism is just another germ used by the Dark Lord my friend. Infecting souls and walking them in darkness and misery. Every human on earth came from the first man and woman, thus we are all of the same race--the human race ! Super 7 on this great poem..

M. L. Kiser April 17, 2015 at 2:28 PM Now that's some powerful food for thought! Something to be pondered by us all. Beautiful.

Eve Roper April 14, 2015 at 10:11 AM Wishing everyone would heed the wisdom you have expressed. Blessing dear Friend

Judy Konos April 13, 2015 at 11:17 AM You said, You will come back when you are ready but don't expect us not to be here! . . .I did not expect such beautiful poetry. You are indeed a soldier of God. Thank You

Cona Adams April 10, 2015 at 6:56 PM Yes, Demetrios, all souls created by one Father, unique, special, and worthy. Would that all were given the same chance to shine.

Kp Nunez April 3, 2015 at 12:14 PM I'm seeing your kind smile again, sire. I echo Richard's words. Sending you hugs and smiles from the isles. :) Kim Demetrios Trifiatis April 3, 2015 at 12:58 PM Unfortunately my good friend the reasons that made me go, remain! Happy Easter. I thank you and Richard and all the good people. When the time allows, I will be back! God bless you! Love!

Richard Lamoureux April 3, 2015 at 10:06 AM You are missed my friend, do not stay away for to long.

Deborah Turner April 3, 2015 at 4:24 AM Brilliant. Wonderful. Keep writing good poetry like this. 7 out of 7

Deborah Turner April 3, 2015 at 4:23 AM Brilliant. Wonderful. Keep writing good poetry like this. 7 out of 7

Maurice Yvonne April 1, 2015 at 6:44 AM Every word here is important. I will fav this one and read it often.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 25, 2015 at 9:01 PM A powerful message and one we need to read over and over again. then share it! These are loving words from a wise, loving heart...going to my faves...hugs, Rhonda

M. L. Kiser March 24, 2015 at 10:02 AM A much needed message about our duty, as custodians of this planet and one another. Demetrios Trifiatis March 24, 2015 at 10:35 AM Dear M.L., thank you so much for your appreciation!

Maria Kyriacou March 24, 2015 at 5:10 AM I really enjoyed this poem the build up and the meaning behind it is touching :) Demetrios Trifiatis March 24, 2015 at 10:33 AM Thank you for your kind visit, dear Maria! Efxaristo!

Ravi Sathasivam March 24, 2015 at 2:14 AM Excellent. Very powerful piece. Enjoyed your deep thoughts. Thanks for sharing with me . Demetrios Trifiatis March 24, 2015 at 2:26 AM Thank you, Ravi, for your visit and good words.

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