(Excerpt from the novel) In the dark circle of murder and destruction, Leonidas was literally lost. He did not see any of his relatives, but he himself, without realizing how or why, found himself following the Greeks...
Popi Balamoti – Houses
Night peace
The night spread its veils of serenity all around and the stars silently hung on its skirt. A choir of angels sang songs of peace and creation fell asleep in the hands of the Virgin Mary. 1 Do not flee from labor = do not avoid labor2 Test:...
Daydream
A running boat was furrowing the shore. Didn't you see? Like a seagull, it was fluttering on the water. On the shore, Myrto was leafing through dreams and hopes and she built a mental boat. With her imagination she travels, there she is! and at the stern she whispered some secret that the fluffy waves,...
"Law of Life"
I touched rose petals with my fingertips, caressing your tender cheeks, my child, and the sky on our roof permanently resided. Your eyes sank deep into my existence with unwavering trust to live and learn what the stream is, what the world is, the...
To the rhythms of the world
I remember in the winter on the mountain how the snowflakes lightly dragged a crazy dance on the tracks of the sky above the chimneys of the houses! And also how the branches of the poplar swayed elegantly in the wind and how the migratory birds from Ai-Yianniou passed through...
The soul of the flag
The blue-and-white flag of my homeland rustles in the morning breeze, as if it whispers sweetly to us: "I hide the breath of the nation, guarded in my holy sail, and if you advance, my soul will have the sun as a companion. It is not enough for me that you fight our enemies bravely, but...
Protest
The children were saying in class that theirs was the best mom on earth, and I laughed at them, I said they were wrong, because the world is so beautiful, my dear, you are the best! ...
WOMAN AND ANTISTYL
To the modern woman Woman, you spread around you an aura scented like a flower vase that calls to a secret celebration. On the paths of life you drip dew and hope and make the uphill walk bearable. You are, woman, the mother earth, where the seed of life is grafted...
My father
Tall and strong you are, father! Nothing on earth frightens me. With you, every day is like a festival, and the night is restless until dawn. Your word, unbroken from your lips, leads us on the path of goodness. You are a solid beam, a stone pillar, my father, and...
Cherished dreams
The raindrops dance like a syrtaki on the back of my umbrella and I spin around with joy and get lost in my dream alone. I think that with work and perseverance I will become a prima ballerina and if I try even harder they might even take me to the Bolshoi!...
Popi Balamoti – Spita was born and raised in Trikala, Thessaly.
She studied Greek Philology at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Athens. For 25 years she served as a Professor in Public Secondary Education in our country.
She has published eleven poetry collections, the monograph The Mother in Modern Greek Poetry, the children's novel The White-Browed Girl and the historical novel for adults The Odyssey of the Uprooted.
Her literary work was recognized with distinctions in national competitions in poetry, short story, novella, vignette and novel.
Awarded:
a) for her poetry collection for children Davlos photo-covered by the "Union of Greek Writers" (2005)
b) by the "Women's Literary Society" for her poetry collections Blooming Lilies (2007), Good Morning, Sun, 2013st Prize (2016) and for her novel The White-Browed Girl (XNUMX)
c) from the "Café of Ideas" for the novella for teenagers Polydama the Dark One (2005)"
She was also awarded for many of her individual poems and short stories by various organizations, starting in 2001 with the 2004nd Prize of the "Piraeus Association" for her poem "Law of Life" and with the XNUMXnd Prize also "Ilia XNUMX" for her short story "In the Shadow of the Ancestors".
Her book Trikalina II received the "Agis Theros" folklore competition award from the "Society of Greek Writers" (2018).
He served as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the "Panhellenic Society of Speech and Art" (PELT) and participated in the publication of its newspaper Speech and Art, in which he regularly wrote articles.
Because she is also systematically involved in the visual arts, painting and iconography, she combines verbal expression with visual depiction and expresses not only with words but also with paint the lyricism of her literary inspiration.
In 2006 and 2007 she was General Secretary of the "Panhellenic Union of Writers" (PEL) and was responsible for the Delphic Poetry Games.
He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Society of Greek Writers (EEEL) and a regular member of the Society of Greek Writers (EEL), the Association of Historical Writers (SIS), the Women's Literary Society (GLS), the Greek Children's Book Circle (IBBY), the Philological Historical Literary Association of Trikala (PHILOS) and other literary and cultural associations in Athens.
P.M.-S. has two sons, Mechanical Engineers, University Professors and three grandchildren, who, with their childlike grace, replenish her maternal channels of affection and hope.
WORKS OF THE SAME
A. Poetry
Groping for Yesterday, Neos Argonauts, Athens 2008
Law of Life, Stefanos Vassilopoulos, Athens 2009
The Trikala, Trikala Regional Administration, Trikala 2010
In the Open of Memory, Friends Publications, Athens, 2011
The Wounds of Dreams, Friends Publications, Athens 2011
Colors of Affection, Friends Publications, Athens 2012
Trikalina II, Municipality of Trikala, Trikala 2016
Through the Short Path, Vergina, Athens, 2019
Melichlor Light, Streets, Athens, 2019
Fight for freedom, Infognomon, Athens, 2020
B. Studies:
The Mother in Modern Greek Poetry, Iliaia, Athens 2015
C. Novel
The Odyssey of the Uprooted, Infognomon Publications, 2023
D. Poetry for children
Good morning, sun, Vergina Publications, Athens 2014
E. Children's novel
The White-Eyed Girl, Infognomon Publications, 2021
She studied Greek Philology at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Athens. For 25 years she served as a Professor in Public Secondary Education in our country.
She has published eleven poetry collections, the monograph The Mother in Modern Greek Poetry, the children's novel The White-Browed Girl and the historical novel for adults The Odyssey of the Uprooted.
Her literary work was recognized with distinctions in national competitions in poetry, short story, novella, vignette and novel.
Awarded:
a) for her poetry collection for children Davlos photo-covered by the "Union of Greek Writers" (2005)
b) by the "Women's Literary Society" for her poetry collections Blooming Lilies (2007), Good Morning, Sun, 2013st Prize (2016) and for her novel The White-Browed Girl (XNUMX)
c) from the "Café of Ideas" for the novella for teenagers Polydama the Dark One (2005)"
She was also awarded for many of her individual poems and short stories by various organizations, starting in 2001 with the 2004nd Prize of the "Piraeus Association" for her poem "Law of Life" and with the XNUMXnd Prize also "Ilia XNUMX" for her short story "In the Shadow of the Ancestors".
Her book Trikalina II received the "Agis Theros" folklore competition award from the "Society of Greek Writers" (2018).
He served as Secretary to the Board of Directors of the "Panhellenic Society of Speech and Art" (PELT) and participated in the publication of its newspaper Speech and Art, in which he regularly wrote articles.
Because she is also systematically involved in the visual arts, painting and iconography, she combines verbal expression with visual depiction and expresses not only with words but also with paint the lyricism of her literary inspiration.
In 2006 and 2007 she was General Secretary of the "Panhellenic Union of Writers" (PEL) and was responsible for the Delphic Poetry Games.
He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Society of Greek Writers (EEEL) and a regular member of the Society of Greek Writers (EEL), the Association of Historical Writers (SIS), the Women's Literary Society (GLS), the Greek Children's Book Circle (IBBY), the Philological Historical Literary Association of Trikala (PHILOS) and other literary and cultural associations in Athens.
P.M.-S. has two sons, Mechanical Engineers, University Professors and three grandchildren, who, with their childlike grace, replenish her maternal channels of affection and hope.
WORKS OF THE SAME
A. Poetry
Groping for Yesterday, Neos Argonauts, Athens 2008
Law of Life, Stefanos Vassilopoulos, Athens 2009
The Trikala, Trikala Regional Administration, Trikala 2010
In the Open of Memory, Friends Publications, Athens, 2011
The Wounds of Dreams, Friends Publications, Athens 2011
Colors of Affection, Friends Publications, Athens 2012
Trikalina II, Municipality of Trikala, Trikala 2016
Through the Short Path, Vergina, Athens, 2019
Melichlor Light, Streets, Athens, 2019
Fight for freedom, Infognomon, Athens, 2020
B. Studies:
The Mother in Modern Greek Poetry, Iliaia, Athens 2015
C. Novel
The Odyssey of the Uprooted, Infognomon Publications, 2023
D. Poetry for children
Good morning, sun, Vergina Publications, Athens 2014
E. Children's novel
The White-Eyed Girl, Infognomon Publications, 2021
Popi Balamoti – Houses
THE ODYSSEY OF THE UPROKED
(Excerpt from the novel) In the dark circle of murder and destruction, Leonidas was literally lost. He did not see any of his relatives, but he himself, without realizing how or why, found himself following the Greeks...
Night peace
The night spread its veils of serenity all around and the stars silently hung on its skirt. A choir of angels sang songs of peace and creation fell asleep in the hands of the Virgin Mary. 1 Do not flee from labor = do not avoid labor2 Test:...
Daydream
A running boat was furrowing the shore. Didn't you see? Like a seagull, it was fluttering on the water. On the shore, Myrto was leafing through dreams and hopes and she built a mental boat. With her imagination she travels, there she is! and at the stern she whispered some secret that the fluffy waves,...
"Law of Life"
I touched rose petals with my fingertips, caressing your tender cheeks, my child, and the sky on our roof permanently resided. Your eyes sank deep into my existence with unwavering trust to live and learn what the stream is, what the world is, the...
To the rhythms of the world
I remember in the winter on the mountain how the snowflakes lightly dragged a crazy dance on the tracks of the sky above the chimneys of the houses! And also how the branches of the poplar swayed elegantly in the wind and how the migratory birds from Ai-Yianniou passed through...
The soul of the flag
The blue-and-white flag of my homeland rustles in the morning breeze, as if it whispers sweetly to us: "I hide the breath of the nation, guarded in my holy sail, and if you advance, my soul will have the sun as a companion. It is not enough for me that you fight our enemies bravely, but...
Protest
The children were saying in class that theirs was the best mom on earth, and I laughed at them, I said they were wrong, because the world is so beautiful, my dear, you are the best! ...
WOMAN AND ANTISTYL
To the modern woman Woman, you spread around you an aura scented like a flower vase that calls to a secret celebration. On the paths of life you drip dew and hope and make the uphill walk bearable. You are, woman, the mother earth, where the seed of life is grafted...
My father
Tall and strong you are, father! Nothing on earth frightens me. With you, every day is like a festival, and the night is restless until dawn. Your word, unbroken from your lips, leads us on the path of goodness. You are a solid beam, a stone pillar, my father, and...
Cherished dreams
The raindrops dance like a syrtaki on the back of my umbrella and I spin around with joy and get lost in my dream alone. I think that with work and perseverance I will become a prima ballerina and if I try even harder they might even take me to the Bolshoi!...