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Evita Konstantinou

KILL THE SILENCE

KILL THE SILENCE

They called her Eleni. And then Cleo. And then Garifalia. And then Konstantina, Anna, Caroline, Nicoletta — a list without end. Each name – a life that was cut short. Unexpectedly. Unjustly. On the Rocks. In the Sea. In the Glass House. With a knife. With a stick. With a gun or...

WITNESS

WITNESS

In Syntagma Square, Time stands unruffled, its gaze a piece of frozen marble. A father looks him straight in the eye. He is not hungry, not thirsty, he seeks to drink the bitter cup of truth. A father with a photograph — a holy Gospel in his hand — all that is left of the child...

FREE OF CHARGE

FREE OF CHARGE

I relieve myself... Economically, inexpensively. With European standards. With renewable sources to the maximum. Friendly, clean, harmless. I fully utilize all living and abiotic factors. Water- life-giving, therapeutic. Regenerates. Nourishes the body. Sun- the absolute...

INVOCATION

INVOCATION

I'm waiting for them... I'm waiting for them again this year, the sirens on July 15 and 20! I can't wait... I hope they're louder, more terrifying, more ferocious! They'll be much more intense and last much longer. They won't stop at 30 seconds, not even at...

"MMATKIA VAUMENA"

"MMATKIA VAUMENA"

Your heavy eyes, mother, do not look at all, For these things that are happening are all against all right. Stay in my arms and tighten your heart. Explosions are fighting all around, killing your children. Your heavy eyes, mother, do not look at your ears, In pain, pain...

INVISIBLE SUPERHERO

INVISIBLE SUPERHERO

His chest is bare and orphaned by awards and jingling medals. He has never ascended to a victorious pedestal. Praise is a word unknown to his ears. He does not possess celebrations and banquets. The thanks of distinctions on paper are empty and meaningless. Daily in survival...

"SWITCHING THE MYRRH"

"SWITCHING THE MYRRH"

My eyelids are heavy with nostalgia. My thoughts seek you again. My senses throb with associations from deep within. The gurgling of the water, carefree and joyful, whispers comforting words in my ears. The dew of the foliage is my hope for survival. The orange groves are deep green...

Evita Constantinou, teacher from Limassol-Cyprus. He deals with poetry, writing and especially with the local Cypriot dialect. In 2021, he published the first poetry collection "Kite Ascent" and the music album "Like a Kite", with songs. As a lyricist, he has written 16 songs in collaboration with Greek and Cypriot composers. He is a member of the Cyprus Writers' Union (EPK), the Cyprus Children's and Young People's Book Association (KSPNB), the Society of Literature and Criticism (ΑΛΚ), the Greek Cypriot Cultural Club (EPOK), and the Musagetis Apollon Music and Poetic Arts Association. He is Secretary of Public Relations at the Board of Directors of the Society of Writers of Limassol - Vassilis Michailidis. Her ecological fairy tale "I'm Not Garbage" was released in 2022 by Chronos Editions and is in the B Edition. He has been distinguished in various literary competitions. Participates in 15 collective literary publications.

Evita Konstantinou

KILL THE SILENCE

KILL THE SILENCE

They called her Eleni. And then Cleo. And then Garifalia. And then Konstantina, Anna, Caroline, Nicoletta — a list without end. Each name – a life that was cut short. Unexpectedly. Unjustly. On the Rocks. In the Sea. In the Glass House. With a knife. With a stick. With a gun or...

WITNESS

WITNESS

In Syntagma Square, Time stands unruffled, its gaze a piece of frozen marble. A father looks him straight in the eye. He is not hungry, not thirsty, he seeks to drink the bitter cup of truth. A father with a photograph — a holy Gospel in his hand — all that is left of the child...

FREE OF CHARGE

FREE OF CHARGE

I relieve myself... Economically, inexpensively. With European standards. With renewable sources to the maximum. Friendly, clean, harmless. I fully utilize all living and abiotic factors. Water- life-giving, therapeutic. Regenerates. Nourishes the body. Sun- the absolute...

INVOCATION

INVOCATION

I'm waiting for them... I'm waiting for them again this year, the sirens on July 15 and 20! I can't wait... I hope they're louder, more terrifying, more ferocious! They'll be much more intense and last much longer. They won't stop at 30 seconds, not even at...

"MMATKIA VAUMENA"

"MMATKIA VAUMENA"

Your heavy eyes, mother, do not look at all, For these things that are happening are all against all right. Stay in my arms and tighten your heart. Explosions are fighting all around, killing your children. Your heavy eyes, mother, do not look at your ears, In pain, pain...

INVISIBLE SUPERHERO

INVISIBLE SUPERHERO

His chest is bare and orphaned by awards and jingling medals. He has never ascended to a victorious pedestal. Praise is a word unknown to his ears. He does not possess celebrations and banquets. The thanks of distinctions on paper are empty and meaningless. Daily in survival...

"SWITCHING THE MYRRH"

"SWITCHING THE MYRRH"

My eyelids are heavy with nostalgia. My thoughts seek you again. My senses throb with associations from deep within. The gurgling of the water, carefree and joyful, whispers comforting words in my ears. The dew of the foliage is my hope for survival. The orange groves are deep green...

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