Saturday, 28 February 2015

Icarus - a poem by Chris Zachariou


The poem uses the paining of Icarus by Henry Matisse as a metaphor for human aspiration. A poem by Chris Zachariou
Icarus by Henri Matisse

Rise to the dizzy heights
dream the dreams
and think the thoughts
that you and only you
alone can think.

Saturday, 14 February 2015

Persephone's return - a poem by Chris Zachariou

An intimate portrayal of Hades and Persephone's love, echoing themes of transition and renewal in Greek Mythology Poems.The myth of Persephone
Hades and Persephone | Tatiana Barbesolle

The first day of spring—
purple hyacinths, lilacs and lilies
red carnations on our doorstep
bread and wine on our table.

Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Choices - A Poem by Chris Zachariou


situation seemed hopeless.
We were overwhelmed.

We duelled on it for days,
we argued over it for months.
What were the choices, we asked.