SOFIA SKLEIDA

 

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...

 

Incorruptible Heart

 

I like people who make noise with their silence

Show their humility with respect

They get drunk listening to the misery of the world

Grit their teeth so as not to cry

Imprison their pain in their loneliness

Made travel dreams

Happily, embrace the concerns of their children

Stay awake reminiscing about glorious and auspicious memories

They hug you so tightly

that takes your breath away

Surprise you with their present absence

Offer you the goodies of their soul

They would do anything for making you smile

Ride on the Pegasus of the Muses

and drag you up with them, to the artistic firmament.

 

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.