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Henry Miller, 1891-1980, American author

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TO MARIA KARYSTIANOU. THE MOTHER

Costas Katechis

8 Aug, 2025

NikosLikomitros, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/ - https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki

The Voice of the Citizen

You took a useless body in your hands.

Some people told you it was your child's,

You picked it up with fear and searched to find

if it can be true of yours.

Many tears fell on the ashes

You were crying and your heart stopped,

You couldn't find a piece to meet.

but with love your soul endured.

You were left alone, moaning in mourning.

Endless days suddenly passed,

You were trying to find the reason for her disappearance.

But the anger wouldn't leave you.

But you got up and looked at the Sun

You said I would take the wrath of mothers,

I will fight for the dead to find justice.

and you made your pain an immense cry.

And now you fight for justice

Years pass but you boldly stay awake,

In the embrace of a people you turn your eyes

Holy Struggle you begin from your heart.

We all measure how much it's worth to hurt.

for what you rightly ask to recognize,

to find support for a worthy cause

and listen to the voice you will recognize.

To hear a word from the depths of the earth

to call you "Mom when I arrive"

I will inform you so you don't worry.

I can get enough of your hugs and kisses.

new York

AUGUST 2025

photo by NikosLikomitros, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/ - https://el.wikipedia.org/wiki

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