​Thirteen Silk Verses: Cyprus Poems, - A Poignant Tribute to the Love and Loss of a Young Life

“Thirteen Silk Verses,” part of the “Cyprus Poems” collection, traces the sorrowful tale of a young girl whose death leaves a profound and lasting mark on all who loved her. Through vivid imagery and stirring language, the poems breathe the sacred rites and mystical traditions of the Greek Orthodox Church, where the echo of the Trisagion—a liturgy of mourning—resounds, and the symbol of the cross endures.

Through the eyes of her first love, sorrow spills into verse—a tender, aching tribute to a life too brief. He once held the joy of her laughter, the light of her days, but now his grief weaves through every word, each line heavy with loss, despair, lost dreams, and the silent echo of promises never kept. In his gaze, we see the heartbreak; in his heart, we feel the weight of all that was left unfinished.

Each poem blends rich symbolism and lyrical grace, painting a world both familiar and otherworldly. From the whispers of the wind to the moon’s shimmering reflections, every detail carries deeper meaning, inviting the reader to journey into the mysteries of life and death.