Chris Zachariou
The Gypsy Virgin | Andalusian Poems
A story of love and lust. A beautiful girl in Cordoba dances with the gypsies in the town square and drinks wine dripping from the moon.
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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
Aug 6, 2022
The Moon Child and the Fairies | A Coming-of-Age Poem
A girl's enchanting journey begins amidst moonlit woods, where secrets beckon and forbidden allure weaves its seductive spell.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
The Moon Child and the Angel | A Coming-of-Age Poem
A young girl, enticed by forbidden allure, embraces her womanhood under the moon's gaze. A journey of secrets, and seduction unfolds.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Flamenco | Andalusian Poems
In Andalusia, the fusion of Moor and European cultures has produced fiery music and sublime architecture.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
I Thought of You | A Coming-of-Age Poem
A love poem unfolding in three distinct, yet interconnected stanzas, each portraying a vivid scene that evokes emotional reflection.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Erato | Mosaics
Lonely child / painting the meadow green / hands reaching for the moon / writing words to love songs...
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
A Love Story | A Coming-of-Age Poem
Our situation was absurd. /
Improbable. Impossible even /
the voice of reason screamed. /
But we knew this from the start...
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Atthis Comes to Mytilene | A Tribute to Sappho
A poem exploring the story and connection between Sappho and Atthis, a love story that echoes from the ancient world to the present.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Circe and the Siren | A Coming-of-Age Poem
This poem presents an allegorical and idiosyncratic interpretation of the myth that suggests the angst and dreams of youth.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Choices | A Coming-of-Age Poem
Young love's unity thrives amidst diverse traits, a heartwarming tale of devotion and togetherness. Embracing differences, they stay in love
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