Chris Zachariou
Rachel and Aysha | Anti-War Poems
Rachel and Aysha
hand in hand weep / at the gates of Salem / but the Lord is deaf.
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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 7, 2023
Where Did the Blues Go to Die? | Political Poems
Τhe aftermath of Hurricane Katrina through the lens of political critique and cultural reflection.
Chris Zachariou
Dec 23, 2022
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.
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 28, 2022
Thursday, 23 June 2016 | Political Poems
A symbolic reflection on a pivotal moment in British history, encapsulating the nation’s complex emotions during the BREXIT referendum.
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 29, 2022
When Will I Find You Lord? | A Poem About God
Children are dying whilst we shamelessly claim kudos for taking control of our borders.
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