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Cyprus Symphony

February 5, 2013

The Drought

In December, two thousand and eight, Our dam a puddle, still no rain in sight. Cyprus, where water rationing is the call. Stop go control, causes […]
January 19, 2013

The Magic of Cyprus

Cyprus nestles snugly in the corner of the Mediterranean Sea, Is half the size of Wales and under a million souls dwells here with me. The […]
February 4, 2013

My Home

My home, with outstretched arms embracing all who call. The swallows, every year make their nests above the lanterns in the cloisters. They dart and swoop […]
January 20, 2013

The Stolen Kisses

The kisses that I steal from you Are really meant for her. I nuzzle up to you for love; do I feel your cool disdain? Like […]
February 4, 2013

Disturbing Person

Exploding with laughter he leapt into my life And Cypriot sunshine engulfed the whole place. Complex, clever, kind and astute, Sensitive, assertive, but never morose. This […]
February 5, 2013

Dr Americos

How many are there, who are truly great? How many in a lifetime do we actually meet? Shadows of those past and present in our memory, […]
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 4, 2013

My Daughter Elizabeth

Her life is a whirlwind, she tries to be calm. Her friends are many and varied, Always she is loyal and supportive. How fortunate are they […]
February 5, 2013

Stop Fighting

People, people, put down your knives! You have now taken too many lives; The battle fought and won long ago, Fills now our hearts with terrible […]
February 4, 2013

The Love of Myself: or Myself So Amazing

How stupid, not to see my magnificence. How stupid to pass me by, Does the dazzle of my magnificence , Not hit you in the eye? […]
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

Spirit of England

We are invited here to celebrate, the spirit of Saint George. We come together to remember our heroes, writers, inventors, leaders. We led the world until […]