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Cyprus Symphony

January 20, 2013

The Scrounger

Uninvited, the scrounger strolls up for lunch dinner or tea And simpering enquires if he may join the party. Sunny smiles fade, disappointment reigns High spirits […]
February 5, 2013

The Downpour

Black thunder clouds above the mountains Proclaiming at last, rain is advancing; To quench the parched dry soil’s thirst And to feed the unborn blade of […]
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 6, 2013

The Builders

The Company name is Pegasus, The mythical winged horse, a constellation. Who, it is said, with its hoof kicked a stone, Creating out of rock a […]
January 20, 2013

The Ship

The Russian ship docked on our peaceful shores, Loaded with evil arms to do our neighbour terrible harm. The Cypriots refuelled the vile vessel enabling it […]
January 20, 2013

Dish of Shame

You once flew with joy Skimming trees and fern. With your brothers you were free to fly In God’s blue skies, you so enjoyed The freedom […]
January 20, 2013

The Birthday

for Elizabeth Anne What are your thoughts on this Your thirty first birthday? Such a long time ago I gave birth To a very special person, […]
February 5, 2013

Baby P

You are known to us as Baby P Shame on us, to allow poor practice to remain. Suspending with pay professionals, whose excuses sound so lame. […]
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 […]
February 4, 2013

The Visit

The warmth of his welcome, was unique, kind and gentle; His brown Lebanese eyes, friendly and twinkling. Asking intimate questions easily – me answering uninhibitedly. His […]
January 20, 2013

Because (Song)

Because I love you, I must go away Far from your eyes your arms where I once lay.   Your melodious voice, your touch so soft. […]
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 […]