Chris Zachariou
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?
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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
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
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.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Winter Tales | Cyprus Poems
A mystic poem of frozen landscapes, pirates, and forbidden allure, weaving a tapestry of enchantment and danger.
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
The Poet's Song | Toxic Love
The agony of Toxic Love through verses. A couple bathed in candlelight is broken, and bleak—the poetry of heartache and shadows.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
The Story of the Laughing Son | Political Poems
The poem, inspired loosely on Marquez’s “A Chronicle of Death Foretold,” captures the tragedy and fatalism intrinsic to this landmark novel.
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