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I guess you could say I'm a citizen of the world. I've traveled....and I've lived parts of my life in Iran, Lebanon, the US, and Cyprus. I am proud of my Armenian heritage. I was born in Tehran, Iran and soon after that, my family went to the States for my dad to work on his MA degree and many years later, to work on his Ed.D. I have a lot of the Middle East and the West in me, and at times....I feel confused about my identity. I do, however, cling to my Armenian roots and am outspoken about recognition by the world of the Armenian Genocide that took place over 100 years ago.

Since my parents had no common language, the language spoken in our home was English. Yes, I am most fluent in English, and I think, dream, and converse in that language, though I do speak 5 other languages to varying degrees! :)

I am melancholy/sanguine by nature and feel everything very keenly. My highs are SUPER HIGH...and my lows...SUPER LOW! I guess you could say...I'm INTENSE. I'm passionate about poetry to the point of obsession.

The events that have colored my life are the death of my mother due to MS and the war in Lebanon. As a child, it was hard for me to come to grips with the fact that my mother was ill, and to see her go from being a vibrant, well-loved teacher to a wheelchair bound, isolated woman was a very harrowing experience. I do believe, though, that there is a resurrection day and that, by His grace, I will see my Mama fully restored...free of wheelchair, able to sing, laugh, and smile again. The war in Lebanon...bombs landing all around, nights spent in bomb shelters.. has also scarred me to some degree.

What I'm most proud of? That would be my daughter...Shereen Natalie Ghali. She is the light of my life. Her name in Farsi means SWEET! :)

Currently, I teach English at Middle East University in Beirut, Lebanon. Poetry Soup has been a haven for me....most of the time! ;) I've developed amazing friendships here that are very genuine and real. My dream is to one day have my name on a volume of poetry! One can always dream....Thank you for making the effort to get acquainted. God bless!

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Happy Birthday, Demetrios Trifiatis

Blog Posted:8/15/2016 1:45:00 AM

Dear Soupers,

I hope you will take a moment to visit Demetrios Trifiatis to wish him Happy Birthday.

He has been a continual source of support and care, and I'm sure you too are blessed by his poems which are always a call to live a better more caring and virtuous life. He also brings us joy by posting pics of the beautiful flowers in his garden.

Happy birthday, my dear esteemed poet. My God grant you the desires of your heart even as you place your hope in him.

Xronia Pola!!! Me agapi panta!

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Darlene
De Beaulieu

Date: 8/21/2017 7:35:00 AM

Happy belated birthday my friend. I hope you had a good birthday my friend. Your poetry is filled with wisdom through your words. have a nice day my friend.

Charmaine
Chircop

Date: 8/18/2016 3:01:00 PM

Happy Belated Birthday dear Demi. We are so blessed.to have you as part.of our poetrysoup family. Thanks for your.wisdom and friendship through words. Hi sweet Eileen..Tnks for this blog.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/20/2016 7:44:00 AM

Thanks, Sis. Demi and I go a long way. Once I saw his name....I knew he was GREEK, and I love Greek, so I befriended him. His wisdom is always a source of comfort to me, as is his friendships. Hugs, dear one. Thanks for stopping by.

Michael
Tor

Date: 8/16/2016 11:32:00 PM

Demetrios I just want to say that it was a special day when you were born. You bring us so much joy by your thoughts inspired by God. You are a gentleman and a special friend. Your garden is beautiful but not as beautiful as the beauty that lies in your heart. God bless you and thank you Eileen for posting.

Michael Tor
Date: 8/18/2016 8:14:00 PM

Thank you Eileen Gods blessings to you.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/17/2016 5:31:00 AM

Thank you for joining in wishing our dear poet all the best. I'll make him aware of your comment. God bless

Tom
Quigley

Date: 8/16/2016 6:55:00 AM

Happy Belated Birthday, Demetrios!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/17/2016 5:32:00 AM

Thanks, Tom. You know what they say....better late than never. :)

Andrea
Dietrich

Date: 8/16/2016 1:05:00 AM

I'm here to wish you a belated Happy Birthday, dear man. You are a joy here on Soup. Gosh, this was also Timothy Hicks birthday. What an awesome day for birthday!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/17/2016 5:33:00 AM

Thanks, dear. If you're in touch with Timothy, give him my love and bday wishes. Hugs

Tim
Smith

Date: 8/15/2016 1:26:00 PM

A wonderful thing to do Eileen for such a fine man. Happy Birthday Demitri...also birthday wishes go out to Timothy Hicks : )

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 3:53:00 PM

Thanks for passing by, Tim. Demetrios is a very dear one to my heart. I wonder where Timothy is. He has been rather quiet here on the soup of late. I'll drop him a message on FB. Hugs

Nette
Onclaud

Date: 8/15/2016 11:38:00 AM

sending more bouquets on your special day,dear demetrios!... enjoy life !..huggs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2016 12:16:00 PM

Thank you so much nette! Hugs!

Carol
Eastman

Date: 8/15/2016 10:54:00 AM

Happy Birthday to a great guy.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2016 12:17:00 PM

Thank you dear great lady!

Daniel
Turner

Date: 8/15/2016 9:58:00 AM

Sorry I'm late to the party. Happy Birthday Demetrios and may you have many many more. All blessed with love, luck and laughter! Peace my friend:):)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 8/15/2016 12:17:00 PM

Thank you dear Daniel!

Demetrios
Trifiatis

Date: 8/15/2016 8:45:00 AM

What you have done dearest Eileen is so wonderfully tender that has deeply touched my heart! Thank you so very much for your friendship and kindness. May the good Lord keep you and your family healthy and happy! I also would love to take this opportunity to thank all our friends that have visited and have sent their wishes. I thank you all: Broken Wings, Alexis, Nikola, Silent One, Jo and Jan! I pray you are well and to keep walking, as you do, on our Lord's path! Thank you Eileen! Filakia! <3

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 3:52:00 PM

It gave me joy to do it again this year for you, dear esteemed poet. You have given much to us in this community, so it's appropriate that we show you how much we care for you on your special day. :) Filakia.....ke agapi

Constance
La France

Date: 8/15/2016 8:14:00 AM

Happy B Day, Dem ... you are the best!!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 8:23:00 AM

Thanks, dear. Demetrios is a dear friend whom I respect greatly. :)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 8:14:00 AM

:) He really is! Thanks for passing by. He will read the blog a little later. Hugs

Constance La France
Date: 8/15/2016 8:14:00 AM

And nice blog Eileen~

Alexis
Y.

Date: 8/15/2016 7:23:00 AM

Hi Eileen, Thank you so much for letting us know. Happy Birthday Demetrios! May you have a blessed and wonderful day! I pray that all your wishes and dreams come true:-)Alexis

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 8:00:00 AM

Thanks for passing by, Alexis. I'm sure Demetrios will be pleased when he comes around. :)

Joanna
Daniel

Date: 8/15/2016 3:40:00 AM

A very happy birthday Demetrios:)

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 8:09:00 AM

Thanks for adding your bday wishes to the blog, Jo. Much appreciated.

Jan
Allison

Date: 8/15/2016 1:54:00 AM

Thanks for letting us know Eileen:-)Happy Birthday Demetrios I hope you have a wonderful day:-) hugs Jan xx

Poet Destroyer A
Date: 8/15/2016 11:39:00 AM

Happy Birthday, Timothy Hicks and Demetrios

Eileen Manassian
Date: 8/15/2016 1:57:00 AM

:) Check out his latest poem, dear. He makes mention of it. Hugs

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