Short Demetrius Poems

Photo: compliments of Demetrius Trifiatis 


 She walks by, leaving a trace of scent 
 with her own volition and beauty 
 Gracing the soul with sedentary thoughts 
 of loveliness and charm 
 The rose is an emblem of God's love for us 
 she is always, on duty... ...

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Hermia and Helena are ready to fight each other.
The same can be said for Demetrius and Lysander.
To keep this party of four from throwing a fist,
I will cover them all with a thick morning mist.
They will fruitlessly chase each other without a doubt.
Each one will fall asleep when they are all tired out.

Based on the play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare
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My green in white snow
Snow blanket on your red scarf
Quake in your pockets

My nuggets of snow
Seeking handfuls of red warmth
Your hibiscus glow

Cool snow embracing
You redden further in flame
Jingle steps in veins

Let snow melt in joy
Let beauty come out dimpling
Our neurons mingling
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Inspiration from the photo of snow on flowers
in the haiku ‘Snow Flakes V” By Demetrius Trifiatis,
dated 10/01/2017...

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