Chris Zachariou
Persephone Leaving | Greek Mythology Poems
When Persephone came back to me a rainbow of colours exploded in my grey life. I had waited for her for so long, I could only see the...
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In my poetry, I try to include all aspects of the human condition. Love and pain, sin and redemption, life and death and all that lies in between.
Chris Zachariou
Oct 16
Persephone Returns | Greek Mythology Poems
A poem drawing upon the tale of Persephone's annual journey between the underworld and the earth symbolizing the cyclical nature of life.
Chris Zachariou
Oct 15
Cypriot Poets and Greek Literature
Τhe timeless essence of Cyprus through this insightful essay on Cypriot poets, blending history, culture, and poetic reflection.
Chris Zachariou
May 18
Vasilis Michaelides | Cypriot Poets
Michaelides is the renowned national poet of Cyprus whose works have greatly influenced Cypriot poets and the island's literary heritage.
Chris Zachariou
May 16
Costas Montis | Cypriot Poets
An essay that explores the enduring legacy of Costas Montis, a Cyprus eminent poet, delving into his contributions to Greek literature.
Chris Zachariou
Dec 2, 2023
Rachel and Aysha | Anti-War Poems
Rachel and Aysha
hand in hand weep / at the gates of Salem / but the Lord is deaf.
Chris Zachariou
Nov 11, 2023
The Madonna of the River | A Coming-of-Age Poem
My green-eyed Madonna / screeches and writhes in the mud / with tobacco-chewing rednecks.
Chris Zachariou
Oct 7, 2023
Where Did the Blues Go to Die? | Political Poems
Τhe aftermath of Hurricane Katrina through the lens of political critique and cultural reflection.
Chris Zachariou
Jun 7, 2023
The Last Temptation of Christ
A Profound Exploration of Humanity and Divine Struggle. An essay on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis
Chris Zachariou
Jun 6, 2023
A Short Biography of Nikos Kazantzakis
Nikos Kazantzakis, a prominent Greek writer, and philosopher, lived a life driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge.
Chris Zachariou
May 13, 2023
A Short Biography of Sappho | A Tribute to Sappho
Sappho, the Greek poetess, penned captivating verses on love. Her lyrical style and enigmatic persona inspire across generations.
Chris Zachariou
May 12, 2023
A Short Biography of Lorca | Federico Garcia Lorca
Federico Garcia Lorca: Passionate Spanish poet, rooted in Andalusian culture. Lorca was executed during the Spanish Civil War.
Chris Zachariou
Mar 23, 2023
Pampered Mandolins | Cyprus Poems
Often, I go back to that little street / with its lime-washed high walls / and to the silence of its olive groves / and acacia trees...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 22, 2023
A Shilling for a Dream | Cyprus Poems
“you” she whispers in the moment / of her timid sunrise, beyond the words / of pious priests and sombre masters...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 21, 2023
Thirteen Silk Verses | Cyprus Poems
I’ve cast my crumbling / journal to the winds / and now only the breeze /
will ever know her secret...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 20, 2023
Eurydice of the Summer Dusk | Cyprus Poems
I glimpsed her fleeting glance / through the needles of the pines / and the unsullied whiteness of the sand...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 19, 2023
Three Sighs Before Sunrise | Cyprus Poems
the white flower in the meadow / the pristine cove and the fragile sand / the ease of dusk in summertime...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 17, 2023
The Harvest of the Souls | Cyprus Poems
A shadow fell across the land / like the wrath of a forgotten god / a giant stain on the summer sun...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 16, 2023
The Underworld | Cyprus Poems
Death called for her on a Summer's day at noon / and now she lies by the river / ready to begin her journey / to the World of Gloom...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 15, 2023
The Funeral | Cyprus Poems
Roses and carnations / frankincense and jasmine / the scent of burning centres /l aments and flaxen light...
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