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Eftichia Kapardeli: Selected Poems

The Poetryzine Magazine presents the selected poems by the Greek poetess Eftichia Kapardeli

Illustration: AI




WHIRLS


Winds of the heavens

caress the embraced naked

of the trees branches where

they are watered

with the tears of rain


Dawn one day even

and a New Prayer

in thankful lips


Flower seeds fall into the soil

My body calm

the veins are poured into the river

of forgetfulness in the red blossoms


It's been years, white angels around me

There I will leave the soul and my heart



VOICES


The places were deserted of the song

the dry thirsty land

the winds devoured her

and difficult times

our heart

***

But the voices remained................

Actors, clowns

in fallacy and comedy

to the absurd

the flood and the low tide

***

Your hands are yours

hands hidden in freedom

in hiding places of love

keep stars

***

In the first Sun

in the new wind

will discover them

and let love come again

forgotten rhapsody

To fill up

mind and heart



THE UNBORN


stirs confused

at net of the need

simple heart

in ephemeral life

violent rotating

In the visceral marks

the heart

indestructible fighting

the mind overcomes

In a favorite body

craving and power

the soul gives birth

and frees

An unborn flower

the fertilizer

of soul in peace and

eternally grows



ODE OF PEACE


Oh! Peace sprout of the earth

with the dream of the dream, in every First East

in the gaze of love, You


The Harpies are chasing you to imprison you

Oh! Peace, in the bright Alkyonides of a blessed winter in the beauty of the Sun, in the supplications in the cries

in the distant voices of the stars


In the aspects of life on the horizon

and the Tombstones of the Heroes

where the light freezes, Peace You


Oh! Peace on the lonely stone, set the beautiful flower

on it grows desperately

in the girlish dances, in the smiles, in the blooming roses that did not bloom in vain

in the closed doors that aged

waiting for loved ones

in the failure of the sphere, asking for a target

in faceless neighborhoods with ordinary people struggling to survive


In the hearts of the people you are constantly "born"

and you travel silently, Peace You




Poem Whirls immerses the reader in a sensory experience, as the poet eloquently captures the intimate interaction between the elements of nature and human emotions. Through the gentle caress of winds and the tears of rain, the imagery of trees, flowers, and flowing rivers, the poem invokes a profound sense of interconnectedness between the natural world and the human soul. The transition from dawn to prayer, from calmness to forgetfulness, symbolizes the cyclical nature of life and the ever-present possibility of renewal. The imagery of white angels and the departure of the soul imbue the poem with a spiritual dimension, suggesting a journey of transcendence and release. Poem Voices explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite the desolation and hardships depicted in deserted landscapes and devouring winds, the poem celebrates the enduring power of expression symbolized by “voices”. These voices, embodying the roles of actors and clowns, persist through fallacy and comedy, echoing the absurdity of life's challenges. The imagery of hidden hands and stars evokes a sense of hope and hidden strength, waiting to be discovered amidst the chaos. Ultimately, the poem suggests that love and rhapsody can be rediscovered even in the darkest of times, filling the mind and heart with light. Poem Unborn delves into the existential journey of the soul, navigating the complexities of existence and transformation. The poem explores the conflict between the visceral, ephemeral aspects of life and the indomitable spirit of the heart and mind. Through imagery of craving, power, and birth, the poem depicts the soul's quest for growth and liberation. The metaphor of an unborn flower fertilizing the soul suggests a continuous process of renewal and eternal growth, transcending the limitations of mortality. Poem Ode to Peace serves as a lyrical invocation of peace amidst turmoil and strife. Through vivid imagery and evocative language, the poem paints a portrait of peace as a cherished but elusive ideal. From the pursuit of peace in the beauty of nature to its embodiment in the hearts of individuals, the poem celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The imagery of a lonely stone adorned with a beautiful flower, girlish dances, and blooming roses conveys a sense of hope and renewal. Ultimately, the poem portrays peace as a timeless and universal aspiration, constantly being born anew in the hearts of humanity.

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