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Poetry
by Chris Zachariou
United Kingdom


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Γιαλούσα, Κύπρος

Writer's pictureChris Zachariou

A Love Story | A Coming-of-Age Poem


A young man and woman sit on stone steps, their hands entwined. A coming-of-age poem in the collection Cyprus Poems.
A Young Couple in Love

Our situation was absurd.

Improbable. Impossible even

the voice of reason screamed.

But we knew this from the start.

So we banished the voice.

We were so happy.

Our minds and souls

joined in perfect harmony

and in fingers entwined

we held the universe—

the universe we built with

the audacity of the young.

In our brave new world,

we dared do what others feared.

A world free from all the chains

and all the limits of convention.

And when our lust was sated

we lay in that secret place

where lovers go to dream

and whisper poems to the wind.


English post introduction


A few words about the poem…


A Coming-of-Age Poem: An Objective Exploration of 'A Love Story

This coming-of-age poem, part of the collection Cyprus Poems, explores the theme of forbidden love and the defiance of societal norms. The author's choice of words, though not overly evocative, conveys a sense of the unconventional nature of the relationship. The opening lines set the tone, describing the situation as "absurd" and "improbable," emphasizing the perceived impossibility of their love by the voice of reason.


However, the poem takes a turn as the narrator and their lover choose to "banish the voice" and embrace their love with happiness. This shift represents a departure from societal expectations and a willingness to defy convention. The use of phrases like "joined in perfect harmony" and "held the universe" subtly conveys the intensity of their connection.


The poem also touches on the idea of youth and audacity, highlighting the impulsive and fearless nature of their love. The phrase "a world free from all the chains and all the limits of convention" emphasizes their desire to break free from societal constraints.


Towards the end, the poem becomes more introspective, describing a moment of contentment and reflection in a "secret place." This moment of intimacy is portrayed as a space where lovers can dream and share their innermost feelings.

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