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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 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...
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.
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