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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, 2024
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, 2024
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
Nov 5, 2022
Theofani | Cyprus Poems
Set in the1900s the poem delves into the life of a woman, possibly afflicted by a stroke, or was it the work of goblins on a haunted bridge?
Chris Zachariou
Sep 9, 2022
The Fairy and the Woodcutter | Korean Mythology
The poem unfolds as a surreal narrative infused with longing, madness, and a deep sense of yearning weaving an improbable love story.
Chris Zachariou
Sep 3, 2022
The Anger of the River | A Poem About God
The poem presents a narrative imbued with the complexities of religious faith and the consequences of challenging established dogmas.
Τάκης Ζαχαρίου
Aug 6, 2022
The Tainted Goat | Political Poems
"The Tainted Goat" presents a surreal yet incisive commentary on the nature of power and corruption exploring themes of moral decay.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Lilith's Revenge | A Dark Myth
Lilith's enigmatic allure | The poem delves into forbidden wisdom. In her quest for revenge, darkness, and desire intertwine.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
The Fate of the Giant Rabbit | Political Poems
"The Fate of the Giant Rabbit” uses surreal imagery to offer a commentary on power and injustice and a critique of societal structures.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
The Tallest Bridge in the World | Political Poems
The absurd imagery highlights the irrational pride held by those who fervently believe in their nation's unparalleled superiority.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Sweet Songbird | A Coming-of-Age Poem
An allegory of young girls enticed to the city's bright lights, facing dire consequences. Symbolism weaves dark truths.
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