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A Tale of two Loves

Posted on September 22, 2011 by
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One way to approach this stubbornly difficult question is to look at it from two seemingly opposed and irreconcilable perspectives that we’ve inherited from Greek Mythology: that of Aphrodite and Apollo – the two extreme ends of the spectrum or should we say, kaleidoscope of love. If indeed irreconcilable, do we choose carnal love as inspired by the Cyprian Aphrodite, goddess of Eros, which grounds love in the hedonistic pleasures of the body, and which, as the chorus in Antigone warns us, drives men and women mad, or the spiritual love of the mind, as inspired by the Sun god, Apollo? Continue reading →

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Women on the Rock

Posted on August 8, 2011 by
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Anna sees her Ancient Greek counterpart
sweetly shimmering in the sea’s spray
dressed in the delicate thread of sorrow
Ariadne, she calls, how can I ever let him go? Continue reading →

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Golden Kiss

Posted on May 9, 2011 by
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He threw his hat on the chair
took off his shirt to reveal
his tan breast where a cross shone
reflecting brightness of the sun Continue reading →

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A picture like you

Posted on July 30, 2009 by
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You’re a silent picture of profound green offered to a man sublime instantly adorned in the nick of time by the morning dew… But this silent picture of profound blue thoughts that pitched to a last goodbye leaving loose all threads in a mystic vie to a lucky few… Whilst this silent picture of profound red a remarkable detachment in … Continue reading →

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Helen

Posted on July 29, 2009 by
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We were ready to merge but she stopped me. ‘I haven’t finished looking at you,’ she said. Dazed in her aura She saw her image stamped deep On my molten heart. Caught licking my dry upper lip She caressed my burning cheeks. I was like a rock in the sea beaten By the waves of desire from every side. Defenceless … Continue reading →

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