Cyprus Symphony Book 2

February 6, 2013

The New President

Determined he strode purposefully into the arena. He, who had won the hearts and votes of his fellow countrymen. The first black American to lead his […]
February 5, 2013

Mother about Daughter

My unique beautiful daughter, a gift to us all from God, The sweetest truest person that walks the land. Why then does the world seem unfairly […]
February 6, 2013

Modern British Foreign Diplomats

(The rebuttal; Cyprus, from October 6th— 30th December 2008) These days, men in high foreign diplomatic positions, It seems in their lofty ivory towers of distinction, […]
February 5, 2013

The Flame

A flicker of a fledgling flame of an idea came. Would it take hold and gather strength and fame? Spread strongly climb burning emblazing, not tame. […]
February 6, 2013

The Surgeon

The stainless steel scalpel Removes years of misery and grief, Gives a second chance of flowering; A second chance of youth. The surgeon’s skilful scalpel releases […]
February 5, 2013

Passion

I was there for you in spirit, for a year or more before my fall; Not clinging like the ivy on the ancient stone wall, But, […]
February 5, 2013

A Tribute

I see her at a distance walking swiftly to greet me. She is, from her voice, just as I had imagined her. Chic, well groomed, a […]
February 5, 2013

Mike the Alarm

I think of Mike as Mr. Cyprus, middle aged, not too tall. With a deep knowledge of alarms and so much more, he is curious about […]
February 6, 2013

Turning Away

I tend to turn away from ugly scenes; When perhaps I should have stayed, changed things. If I ignore, what is blatantly wrong, my conscience stings. […]
February 6, 2013

The Special Visitor

When he phones to ask if I am free for him to call, The world seems brighter than before; I look forward so much to his […]
February 5, 2013

Liza Midas

A blue and white diamond in the Mycenaean sea, Resting in her berth patiently waiting for me. Gently swaying to the harbour’s harmony, Of the rattle […]
February 6, 2013

The Human Condition

Here in Cyprus it’s a blissful beautiful God given day. Incredible, that just a short distance away, Across the azure Mediterranean Sea; Wars wage now, and […]
February 6, 2013

The Illusion

I was nothing in your eyes, by your inertia, I must surmise. All those hours that I spent with you in my mind; why was I […]
February 5, 2013

Expectations

If I hope for pleasant presents presented on a plate, Phone calls or messages that do not present, Of gifts of loving sentiment that do not […]
February 6, 2013

The Present

If I could, I would present you, with all your aspirations; Parceled up in protective silk, that I would use for wrapping. Also, my gift for […]