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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. Â 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
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
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
Icarus must die | Greek Mythology Poems
The poem uses the mythological figure of Icarus to make a comment on rebellious citizens in society.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Bacchus and Ariadne | Greek Mythology Poems
The poem captures the mythological tale of Bacchus and Ariadne with vivid scenes and emotional intensity.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Dreams Beyond a Poet's Heart | Toxic Love
My clothes are made of denim / and my shackles are made of love / Your long black skirt is made of silk / now take it off and lie down.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Pan and Selene | Greek Mythology Poems
innocence surrenders / to wanton lusts / she has denied for ever...
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Zeus and the Virgin | Greek Mythology Poems
"Zeus and the Virgin" weaves a narrative through its vivid imagery, capturing the essence of mythological allure and intimate encounters.
Chris Zachariou
Aug 6, 2022
Selene | Melancholy Poems
A journey through the ephemeral beauty of love under moon's gaze, where desire and loss dance in the lunar cycle's embrace.
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