Poetry Books

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Cyprus Symphony

February 4, 2013

The Takers (Inspired by Richard)

Why do we let the leeches into our lives? Why do we let them into our minds? Once in, why do we allow them to remain, […]
February 4, 2013

The Reunion

And there he sits, diminished in size in my eyes. The same smile, the same seductive charm. The same patter of words to make a suggestive […]
February 4, 2013

The Devil’s Disciple

The Devil’s disciple has a seductive, silky voice. Like a poisonous viper sliding into our vulnerable lives; Watching, waiting for his moment to strike. In his […]
February 5, 2013

I Am Sorry

‘I am sorry’, just three simple words of magic; Pouring soothing balm on wounds sometimes tragic. Helping heal pain in the mind of memories vivid; This […]
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 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 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

Brushing Shoulders

To be with truly good people, feeling their aura around them; Immersing ourselves in their shadows of greatness Enriches ourselves, for knowing them. Their example and […]
January 20, 2013

Christian

His form is slouched, like a ball of paper at the table in the café. Ordering and offering drinks, dismissing protestations from those who wish to […]
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 […]
January 20, 2013

At the Charity Bazaar

Leather and canvas shod feet constantly streaming on past; Are these pairs of brown and black shoes the last? Can’t they see what quality they pass? […]
January 20, 2013

If I Died

If I died would you be sorry we didn’t say goodbye? Would you come to the funeral it wouldn’t take too much of your time. Would […]