SOFIA SKLEIDA

 

I Miss You

 

I miss you…

You are here but I miss you ...

I miss the pulse of your breath

  Your life-giving aura that causes storms

The smile of your eyes that delights the inconsolable soul

You are a grain of sand that exists everywhere

In my memory

In my mind

In my sigh

In my optimism

In my grief

In my faith

In my infidelity

In the ascension of the soul

You are my sunrise and my sunset ...

 

Lovely Contemplation

 

Orthodox times

Unorthodox challenges

Souls groan heavily in well-placed heartless bodies

The roles are well done

After all, they train in the vortex of everyday life

Their collars are collared

Where are you? I can’t see you

I address to you

To conceive the perfection of the cosmic optical illusion

Of the original passion that gave life to the dawn of the universe

Eternal unanswered questions

internal monologue expression

Since the potential interlocutor is still dance on the rope...

 

SOFIA SKLEIDA

 

SOFIA SKLEIDA was born in Athens and pursued her studies at the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Athens. She holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Master’s in Pedagogy, a Master’s in Adult Education, a Doctorate in Comparative Pedagogy, and a Postdoctoral Degree in Theology. Currently, she serves as a teacher in secondary education and is actively engaged in publishing articles in reputable scientific journals and conference proceedings. Sofia has organized numerous international and domestic literary events and has received awards in various competitions. Her involvement in literary committees and curation of collective publishing activities showcases her dedication to the literary community. With 25 published books to her name, including poetry collections, poetic narratives, fairy tales, and scientific manuals, her works have been translated into several languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, Romanian, Albanian, Turkish and Bengali. Sofia's literary contributions are not only extensive but also deeply impactful. She serves as the Vice President, responsible for Cultural Affairs, at the Zakynthian Cultural Center of Athens and is an active member of the Society of Greek Literary Writers and the Panhellenic Union of Literary Writers.