Chris Zachariou
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.
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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
Mar 21, 2023
Thirteen Silk Verses | Cyprus Poems
I’ve cast my crumbling / journal to the winds / and now only the breeze /
will ever know her secret...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 13, 2023
Giulietta | Cyprus Poems
then noon; penicillin / and a needle full of death / death, so much death / rains this morning on Verona...
Chris Zachariou
Mar 10, 2023
Ophelia Lost | Cyprus Poems
Ophelia is so beautiful / swimming in the murmurs of the morning / and in the red and purple sighs of sunset...
Chris Zachariou
Nov 26, 2022
A Mirage on the Water | A Coming-of-Age Poem
In the realm where dreams intertwine with reality, a forbidden liaison ignites on the shore, enveloped in mystique and alluring whispers.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Looking for Snow White | A Coming-of-Age Poem
In this surreal coming-of-age poem, echoes of a lover's reflections on a frozen lake lead to rebellious passions and sexual liberation.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Poets Come of Age | A Coming-of-Age Poem
We talk of poets and white doves till sunrise / blushing anemones, chilled juice / and ice cream and mother's apple pie.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Poets in Love - A Coming-of-Age Poem
Exploring unconventional love, 'Poets in Love' vividly portrays passion's primal embrace, shunning success for the sweet taste of failure.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Portrait of The Poet as a Lover | Toxic Love
The tumultuous journey of two poet-lovers entangled in the depths of toxic love and passion, where emotions clash like raging storms.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
The Universal Harlot | Byzantine Tales
“The Universal Harlot" explores the intricate history of Istanbul, a.k.a. as Constantinople a city bridging Europe and Asia.
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