Saturday, 18 February 2017

The Universal Harlot - a poem by Chris Zachariou

An image of Istanbul's skyline, embodying the essence of “Byzantine Tales” through its architectural blend of East and West.
Istanbul's Skyline


At the crossroads of the world
the sacred whore is lost in dreams
of cinnamon and purple nights.

Who are you?
the rising moon commands.

I am the harlot of the world.
For so many perfumed nights
I slept with emperors and kings
but all the time I dreamt of Eden.