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

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

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

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...

Chris Zachariou

Mar 12, 2023

Requiem | Cyprus Poems

Chants and prayers / "from earth to earth" / "from dust to dust" / olive leaves / burning in the censer...

Chris Zachariou

Mar 11, 2023

A Century of Sleep | Cyprus Poems

I buried my songs / in a wooden hut / and in the shade / of scented candles / I saw the Trisagion grieve /in the young girl's tears...