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Who Am I

Who am I? This is a question that unable, I am, a definite Answer to give For Buried I find myself, under layers upon layers of Beliefs and prejudices that centuries past, have Deposed upon my helpless and unwilling soul! Who am I? Before a reply, to the posed question, I attempt to give, First, I have to strip myself of the garments that History, religion, and culture have dressed me, so As the real me appears: The kernel of truth that nature has intended me to be Thus Nude I will be facing the world with No nationality, Free from any religious beliefs, Liberated from history and its past crimes And so Naked, untarnished, and pure, ready I would be to Judge things, once more, with an open mind, and in that way My own true identity to find: The “I”, without any adjectives, whatsoever. Having no name this time, I ask the question again: Who am I? Am I the Chaos or am I the Cosmos? Am I the Division or am I the Union? Am I the Hate or am I the Love? Am I the Folly or am I the reason? Am I the Good or am I the Evil? Whoever I am, I’m all of the above: The Chaos and the Cosmos The Division and the Union The Hate and the Love The Folly and the Reason The Good and the Evil and Every conceivable opposing force in the Universe that exists For Creation impossible would be without this Endless war of opposing forces: Of life and death Of cold and hot Of arid and humid Of light and darkness Because The laws that govern the macrocosm are The same laws that govern the microcosm So As the relentless war in the universe never ceases In the same way, the war within us, unending is. Who am I? The answer perhaps is that I am the one who is called upon A sense out this Cosmos to make for I am the key with which The mystery of life will be unlocked, The one to understand that the necessity of the opposing forces is Paramount and nothing can exist without its opposite, The one that has to realize that he is never pure evil or pure good But good to the degree of his understanding and evil to the degree of His ignorance, The one who has to grow to the point as to recognize the fact that He has to copy the harmonious universal order of things and adapt it in his Society and within himself for to live in harmony and finally, I am the one that will eternally struggle to comprehend who he is, where he is, What he is and the reason for his existence in order to understand the Cosmic Order and live according to its demands, Therefore, my friends, my question lingers: WHO AM I? © Demetrios Trifiatis 12 NOVEMBER 2014

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Date: 3/2/2021 1:34:00 PM
WoW! Demetrios, You have penned a deep and thought provoking write. It’s much to ponder in this wisdom filled write. Excellent ending to such a write. If the rating system still was in existence, I would give this a 7 for sure. Outstanding job.I'm adding this to my favs:-) Alexis
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Date: 9/28/2018 2:45:00 PM
Beautiful wisdom ~
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Date: 2/7/2017 7:13:00 PM
The question lingers indeed! I found it! And it was well worth my searching! This one is more relatable to me, as you know I am not a religious man so to speak! Revelation! Not reason is the key to great wisdom! I've really enjoyed going through your catalog (though long it is) Demetrios! To find these hidden treasures! Bravo for such a thought provoking write!
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Date: 11/13/2014 4:27:00 PM
Demetrios . . . An instant "7" from me on this write and this one's a Keeper and a FAV!! Your articulation of this particular question is exceptionally extraordinary. I am truly in complete awe here with your thorough discussion and analysis. I can see and sense the passion of your inquiry. A philosopher's heart and mind on the search for an answer to this time-old question. I will want my wife to read this too because of her philosophy background. "Who am I" is puzzling to me. Best!! Gary
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Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/14/2014 6:54:00 AM
I will be happy for your wife to read it for I am certain she will she things that escape the untrained in philosophy mind! Thank you my good friend, Gary, for the enormously kind comment and evaluation. I truly appreciate it!
Date: 11/12/2014 8:52:00 PM
Who am I? I have read your poem and all the comments. But I cannot strip myself of my faith and answer that question. Because that is who I am! I am a daughter of the king!
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Date: 11/13/2014 9:32:00 AM
(Laughing) So sorry, Demetrios, I do not have a philosophical mind like you and the others do. I am simple and uncomplicated. God chooses my wardrobe, so I do not have to undress and put on different clothes. (thoughts, etc) I do understand that! However, though I do not understand all you say, I still enjoy hearing you say it!
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Date: 11/13/2014 7:38:00 AM
Dearest, Darlene, the poem doesn't ask something like that! The poem says that momentarily we have to undress in order to reevaluate the situation, then we choose the clothes we like to put on! All people that have commented are strong believers in the Divine! Since you are the daughter of the King then, I am certain, you never question HIS decisions! If someone questions HIS decisions then this questioning is subtracted from the amount of his loyalty! Thank you!
Date: 11/12/2014 6:24:00 PM
deep excellent pen demetrios i ask myself the very same question smiling beautifully crafted piece dear friend
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Date: 11/13/2014 7:39:00 AM
My good friend, Liam, you are so kind to visit and comment! Thank you!
Date: 11/12/2014 5:11:00 PM
"But good to the degree of his understanding and evil to the degree of His ignorance." For me this captured the essence of the piece. I was enthralled from start to finish. The peculiar use of grammar further captured my attention, it required my mind to be more coherant.
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Date: 11/13/2014 7:42:00 AM
Richard, your visit brings joy to my heart! Thank you for finding the time to read and to comment in such a superb way! As far as grammar is concerned, we poets, can play with it a little bit! Ha-ha!
Date: 11/12/2014 12:53:00 PM
Whoever and whatever you are takes a lot of pondering and reasoning to find out, Demi! But from what we know about you, you are capable of reacting to the good and the bad, and work to reach a balance. You know where you stand and what you live for. For sure, you are a poet:) // paul
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Date: 11/13/2014 7:54:00 AM
Dear Paul, how delightful it is to receive your visit and to read your honoring comment! I will not disagree with your assessment concerning my person and his abilities, apart of course the "Poet" part! Thank you so much!
Date: 11/12/2014 12:31:00 PM
This is a very clear take on what is a common dilema. An excellent write.
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Date: 11/13/2014 7:56:00 AM
Mon ami, Maurice, luckily, there you are again! Thank you so much for your visit and beautiful comment!
Date: 11/12/2014 11:57:00 AM
who am I? ..who are we? Are we the good have we tuned into the evil..are we the key to a broken lock...are we living or are we dying..is this world better because we are here..great thought provoking piece..a favorite
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Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/13/2014 7:59:00 AM
Agaphte Timothee, which means, dear Timothy, thank you for your provoking remarks and precious comment!
Date: 11/12/2014 10:18:00 AM
WHO AM I? -pertinent question. All through ages People have searched for the answer. Who am I?. The greatest question." Gnothi seauton" "know thyself" is one of Delphic maxims or "Atmanam biddhi" aphorism from ancient Hindu scripture are basically the same.Your masterly language has given this question an impressive dimension- a lofty height. Great write. One of the best from you Demetrios. Love...rajat
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Date: 11/12/2014 10:26:00 AM
So happy to see you referring to " Gnothi seauton" in ancient Greek my dear friend, Rajat! I have written a poem here with that title: "KNOW THYSELF" Many times I have visited Apollo's temple at Delphi and have written about it in my thesis. Thank you so much for visiting and commenting my friend in a such a gracious manner!
Date: 11/12/2014 10:03:00 AM
Dear Demetrios: Very deep this write. Lovely read. Leon
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Date: 11/12/2014 10:06:00 AM
Leon, my friend, what a pleasant surprise your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment in such a lovely way!
Date: 11/12/2014 4:25:00 AM
- A deep and well thought out "Who am I" - "The one that has to realize that (he/she) is never pure evil or pure good But good to the degree of his understanding and evil to the degree of (His/ her) ignorance" - These lines says something about how we as humans are - Who are you - who am I ??? - A skilled writing my friend Demetrios - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/12/2014 4:29:00 AM
My dearest, Anne-Lise, thank you for taking the time to read and to comment on my poem. Your heartfelt comment is greatly appreciated!
Date: 11/12/2014 2:28:00 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs
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Date: 11/12/2014 4:18:00 AM
thank you so much, Ravi, for visiting and commenting!