SOFIA SKLEIDA

 

 

Βlossom

 

You cut an olive branch

You called it life

You wove wreaths of hope

 and you hung them on our crumbling walls

You mourned the lost dreams,

the hopes and

 you prayed that they would not be lost

To be transformed into a source of joy,

 revival

You are tired of facing gray clouds,

gazing at shadows on the horizon

Now the sky is all yours

You stare at the sun and hum...

Anthestiria came and Dionysus resplendent

celebrates.

 

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

Make 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 27 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, and Bengali. Sofia's literary contributions are not only extensive but also deeply impactful. She serves as the Vice President of the Society of Greek Literary Writers.