Chris Zachariou
The Old Fool | Poems of Despair
Possibly through rose-tinted glasses, this poem reflects on the joys and regrets of life and laments the inability to turn the clock back.
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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
Dec 20, 2022
My Day | Melancholy Poems
A poem set in Little Venice in London, about a solitary man who lives a lonely existence haunted by memories of lost love.
Chris Zachariou
Dec 10, 2022
The Summit | Poems of Despair
A poem about the realization of lost opportunities to live a full life by not taking risks but instead opting for a mundane existence.
Chris Zachariou
Dec 3, 2022
Springtime | Poems of Despair
The poem navigates the transition from summer to autumn, capturing a mood of despair and loneliness that depicts the passage of time.
Chris Zachariou
Nov 12, 2022
Depression | Poems of Despair
When for no particular reason nothing is right or worthwhile and the world seems to be closing in on you.
Chris Zachariou
Oct 14, 2022
la Fornarina | Melancholy Poems
"la Fornarina," serves as the focal point of this poem, which navigates themes of desire, decay, and spiritual desolation.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
You Know Me So Well | Poems of Despair
This poem tries to give a voice to children who are hurt by thoughtless parents and may suffer dire consequences from their selfish actions.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Veronica | Poems of Despair
A tragic love story with strong undertones of despair and betrayal, set against the backdrop of London’s Thames River.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
And The Clock Ticks No More | Melancholy Poems
The poignant aftermath of the breakdown of a relationship and the emotional turmoil experienced as they grapple with loss and loneliness.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Oblivion at Last | Toxic Love
Navigating the tumult of toxic love, the poem unfolds a turbulent journey, where waves of despair echo the tumultuous emotions within.
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