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Μυρτιώτισσα - «Πάθος»
Myrtiotissa - "Passion"
(translated by Andrea Christofidou & me)

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January 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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"[Το Δάσος...]" Μαρία Πολυδούρη
"[The Wood]" Maria Polydouri

translated by Andrea Christofidou and me.

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March 29, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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«Γραφιάς» - Κώστας Καρυωτάκης
"Clerk" - Kostas Karyotakis
(translated Andrea Christofidou & me)

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December 18, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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«Μίσθια δουλειά» - Κώστας Καρυωτάκης
"Paid Labour" - Kostas Karyotakis
(translated Andrea Christofidou & me)

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May 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Δώρος Λοΐζου - «Βγήκα νωρίς»
Doros Loizou - "I Went Out Early"

translated by Andrea Christofidou & me

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February 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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«Όνειρο» - Μαρία Πολυδούρη
"Dream" - Maria Polydouri

translated by Andrea Christofidou and me.

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June 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Κ.Π. Καβάφης - «Στες σκάλες»
K.P. Kavafis - "On the Stairs"

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June 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Δώρος Λοΐζου - «Επειδή...»
Doros Loizou - "Because..."
(translated by Andrea Christofidou & me)

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August 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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«Βράδυ» Μαρία Πολυδούρη
"Dusk" Maria Polydouri

translated by Andrea Christofidou and me.

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October 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Δώρος Λοΐζου - «Νέα Υόρκη, 1968»
Doros Loizou - "New York, 1968"

translated by Andrea Christofidou & me

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May 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Γιώργος Σεφέρης - "Μποτίλια στο πέλαγο" (Μυθιστόρημα ΙΒ’)

George Seferis - "A Bottle in the Sea" (Mythistorima 12)

translated by Andrea Christofidou & me

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February 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Νικηφόρος Βρεττάκος - «Μια μυγδαλιά και δίπλα της...»
Nikiphoros Vrettakos - "An almond tree, beside it...."

(translation by me)

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January 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Δώρος Λοΐζου - «Βγήκα νωρίς»
Doros Loizou - "I Went Out Early"

(translated by Andrea Christofidou & me)

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January 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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"Amica silentia lunae" by Doros Loizou; transl. Andrea Christofidou & me

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December 4, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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Ζωή Καρέλλη - «Ημερολόγιο» 34 & 122
Zoë Karelli - "Diary" 34 & 122

(translated by Andrea Christofidou & me)

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January 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Δώρος Λοΐζου - «Πέμπτη Λεωφόρος, Νέα Υόρκη»
Doros Loizou - "Fifth Avenue, New York"
(transl. Andrea Christofidou & me)

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December 12, 2024 at 6:52 PM
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Our translations of four poems by Ελλη Παιονίδου (Elli Paionidou) from her collection «Χώμα της Κύπϱου» ("Earth of Cyprus"), in October's "Poetry" magazine.

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Peter J. King
Poems, readings, poetry news and the entire 110-year archive of POETRY magazine.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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#InternationalDayfortheEliminationofViolenceAgainstWomen
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November 25, 2024 at 1:17 PM
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‘On Drinking Well’ by Anacreon (+ a note to readers)

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On Drinking Well
Anacreon
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March 26, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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Death of Sappho by Miguel Carbonell Selva (Spanish) - Oil on canvas / 1881 #womeninart #tragedy #painting #catalanart #MiguelCarbonellSelva #art #womensart #poetry #artwork #spanishart #artoftheday #muse #fineart #greekpoetry #sapphic #bskyart #selva #bsky.art #paintingofawoman #sappho
Miguel Carbonell Selva's painting "Death of Sappho," created in 1881, is a dramatic portrayal of the ancient Greek poet Sappho at the moment she is about to end her life. Sappho, known for her lyrical poetry and often referred to as the "Tenth Muse," lived on the island of Lesbos around 630–570 BC. The painting captures the legendary story of Sappho's leap from the cliffs of Leucadia into the sea, driven by unrequited love for a ferryman named Phaon. Selva's work is rich in emotion and symbolism. He depicts Sappho standing on the edge of the cliff at sunset, her face filled with sorrow and resolve. The setting sun enhances the scene's melancholic atmosphere, symbolizing the end of her life and her final farewell to the world. The painter's use of light and shadow, along with the detailed depiction of Sappho's flowing garments and the rugged cliff, adds to the dramatic intensity of the moment. The painting reflects the 19th-century fascination with classical themes and tragic heroines. It stands as a powerful reminder of the timeless impact of Sappho's poetry and her enduring legacy in literature and art.
January 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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K.P. Kavafis - "Artificial Flowers"

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July 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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I got a new book to read.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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March 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Κ.Π. Καβάφης - «Τεχνητά Άνθη»
K.P. Kavafis - "Artificial Flowers"

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I don’t want real narcissi — neither lilies nor real roses please me, decorating trite and common gardens. I am grieved, fatigued, afflicted by their flesh — their perishable beauty bores me. Give me artificial flowers – porcelain and metal glories – neither fading nor decaying, forms unageing. Flowers of the splendid gardens of another place, where Theories, Styles, and Knowledge dwell. I love flowers made of glass or gold, true Art’s true gifts, their painted hues more beautiful than nature’s, perfect leaves and branches. worked in nacre and enamel, Their charm derives from wise and pure Good Taste; they didn’t vilely sprout in dust or mud. If they lack scent, we’ll pour out perfume, burn romantic myrrh before them. translation © Andrea Christofidou & Peter J. King
May 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Γιάννης Ρίτσος - «Το αγόρι και η πόρτα»
Yiannis Ritsos - "The Boy and the Gate"

(see comments)

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There where he fell is a red lake, a red tree, a red bird. The fallen gate was raised upright — thousands of horses. The people mounted up. Komninos! — we yelled. He turned and looked at us with neither bandages nor wreath. White horses, red horses, and black, blacker — galloping — to catch up with history.
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM