Demetrios Trifiatis Poet Free verse

Youth

Youth,
Zeus’ thunderbolt of vitality, you are,
The volcanic eruption of vigor,
The very incarnation of liveliness, 
Your passion unrivaled 
Your spirit indubitable 
Your enthusiasm insurmountable  

On the horseback of your dreams you
Are galloping
Unafraid 
Uncompromising
Unstoppable, to the ends
Of the world, 
Overcoming every fear
Demolishing every boundary 
Obliterating every division
And 
Running always ahead-FREE- with a speed determined by
Your eagerness to
Do all
To see all
To know all
To conquer all

BUT

You are not realizing that you, inadvertently, are
Heading towards what you do not wish for,
Something you so greatly despise, 
That your heart abhors and
Your spirit dreads: OLD AGE

However

Do not… despair my young friends

For

The privilege of getting old, is something
NOT bestowed on everyone! 


© Demetrios Trifiatis
  22 FEBRUARY 2014

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Tiaua M Ioane March 1, 2014 at 7:03 PM Old age is a gift only for those who stopped to smell the roses. Outstanding gift dear Demetrios, a vivid depiction of youths 'race' towards old age. Tiaua. Demetrios Trifiatis March 4, 2014 at 4:35 AM Old age is a gift only for those who WISE have become, my dearest Tiaua, although it helps also those who stop in order to smell the roses! Thank you!

Lucilla Carrillo February 26, 2014 at 4:32 PM Hi; I agree with you 100% You are so right. The process of getting old is not for everyone. Old age is a gift that God don't give to everyone. Great wisdom here.... Lucilla

Eileen Manassian February 24, 2014 at 10:09 AM Ensai toso Sophos....Wonderful...and this poem could have been written for me....Oh dear...too much to say here...A wonderful write, my dear. God bless. Demetrios Trifiatis February 24, 2014 at 10:29 AM Yes, it could, since you are eternally young and creative! Thank you for your gracious comment!

Vicki Acquah February 23, 2014 at 7:43 PM I READ THIS ON THE RE-VERSE RADIO SHOW. IT SPARKED GREAT DISCUSSION. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/re-verse/2014/02/24/re-verse-classic-poetry-open-mic Demetrios Trifiatis February 24, 2014 at 5:49 AM Dear Vicki it is really an honor to have read my poem on the radio! Thank you so much! How can I listen to it?

David Williams February 23, 2014 at 1:47 PM Demetrios I don't envy the youth of today...David Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2014 at 4:37 PM David, my friend, thank you for visiting and commenting!

Debbie Guzzi February 23, 2014 at 10:22 AM As long as we are healthy and can enjoy life it also comes to the point where what does age matter? There are younger people who can't you know? I so enjoy your visits, stop by again soon. Light & Love Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2014 at 4:37 PM Thank you Debbie!

Matthew Anish February 23, 2014 at 9:33 AM Excellent point you make! Too many die young! Yes, power corrupts as you pointed out in your comment. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2014 at 4:38 PM Matthew thank you for your comment and your kind visit!

Nette Onclaud February 23, 2014 at 8:45 AM late adulthood is wisdom's gift .. zeus will agree with your insightful words, demetrious... greeat stuff that invigorates!.. huggs Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2014 at 4:40 PM How nice to hear from you my dear nette! It has been some time! Thank you for your gracious comment!

Shadow Hamilton February 23, 2014 at 4:21 AM you have perfectly captured youth in this outstandingly great pen Demetrios hugs Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2014 at 4:43 PM You are so generous with this lovely comment! Thank you for visiting!

Andrea Dietrich February 22, 2014 at 3:41 PM OUTSTANDING final line. Only the good die young, so hopefully I will be around a long long time. hahaha. GREAT work here. Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2014 at 4:46 PM Andrea, thank you very much for your precious comment!

Tim Smith February 22, 2014 at 8:50 AM This is a great take on the subject Demetrios. What we thought of as old we now think of as young....Tim Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2014 at 4:53 PM When we young we thought we knew but now that we are old we know that we didn't know! Thank you for visiting Tim!

Jack Ellison February 22, 2014 at 8:41 AM You are a master, my friend! Why did we lose touch... it will be corrected! "The privilege of getting old"... hmmm! LOL Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2014 at 4:50 PM Jack my dearest Montrealer and countryman, how wonderful to receive your visit and your heartfelt comment! Thank you!

Sara Kendrick February 22, 2014 at 6:33 AM Yes, death visits the young as well as the old..Some don't even get to live at all..Enjoyed reading your creative work..I am glad that I chose this one from your list..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara Demetrios Trifiatis February 22, 2014 at 7:42 AM Thank you dear Sara, for your visit and your kind words!

Russell Sivey February 22, 2014 at 6:01 AM Yes it is a privilege to grow old! You might not have the vitality and strength of a youngster, but you are very wise to know how to get around without the incredible vigor of youth! I really enjoyed reading this illustrious poem here this morning! What a brilliant piece, Great Work!! Demetrios Trifiatis February 22, 2014 at 7:44 AM My friend Russell, thank you for your understanding and gracious comment!

Vicki Acquah February 22, 2014 at 4:08 AM I REALLY love this, at First I wanted to be grown, then not so grown as to be old, Then I realise that the only way to beat Old age is to die young,now I am of dubious mind. So what was understood became questionable.My "Final decision is {indubitable} to grow old gracefully- ponder my youth -stay as healthy as possible. leave as soon as that is impossible..smile.. much luv Demetrios. Demetrios Trifiatis February 22, 2014 at 7:46 AM Vicki my dear, thank you for commenting in such an elaborate way! It is really a pleasure to receive your visit!