Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Theofani - Cyprus Poems


An illustration of the Goblin Market poem by Christina Rossetti that inspired “Theofani” from the collection Cyprus Poems.
A Goblin tempts a maiden

Theofani wrecked in the scent
of Mary Jane, pirouettes late into the
night on the bridge of the village river.

Saturday, 6 February 2021

The Troubadour's Flute - Cyprus Poems


A beautiful young girl enchants the boys | A coming-of-age poem from the series Cyprus Poems by the Cyprus poet Chris Zachariou

A beautiful young girl enchants the boys in this coming-of-age poem.


We were both exquisite dancers.
Tranced in the scent of prime tobacco
from the burnt-out valley, we twirled each
day at noon on a highly polished music box
all through the scorching days of summer.