Author: Maria Fokas

Hello, I'm Maria and, I'm not here to talk about me, I'm here to talk about us.
POEM OF THE WEEKLeave a comment

STILL I RISE

Maria Fokas

STILL I RISE by Maya Angelou You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may tread me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? ‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells Pumping in my living room. Just like moons and like suns, With the certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I’ll rise. Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes? Shoulders falling down like teardrops. Weakened by my soulful cries. Does my haughtiness … Continue reading STILL I RISE

POEM OF THE WEEKLeave a comment

O Me! O Life!

Maria Fokas

O Me! O Life! O ME! O life!… of the questions of these recurring; Of the endless trains of the faithless—of cities fill’d with the foolish; Of myself forever reproaching myself, Of eyes that vainly crave the light—of the objects mean—of the struggle ever renew’d; Of the poor results of all—of the plodding and sordid crowds I see around me; Of the empty and useless years of the rest—with the rest me intertwined; The question, O me! so sad, recurring—What good amid these, O me, O life? That you are here—that life exists, and identity; That the powerful play goes … Continue reading O Me! O Life!

On the RoadLeave a comment

Once Upon a Time

Maria Fokas

Once Upon a Time by Maria Fokas In The Depths of Darkness, on October the 12th 2013, I decided to begin a journey to discover a world where I could create my own pathways. I had no specific expectations and no idea what I was getting myself into. My reason for creating a Blog was merely to give myself space to free my mind and connect with people who respect their passions.  I did not know then that I would meet so many precious souls who made my journey worthwhile with their visits.  So, this letter is for those who … Continue reading Once Upon a Time

POEM OF THE WEEKLeave a comment

The Road Not Taken

Maria Fokas

  The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim Because it was grassy and wanted wear, Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another … Continue reading The Road Not Taken

Free Verse - Poetry ProseLeave a comment

Scars So Deep

Maria Fokas

  Scars So Deep by Maria Fokas Scars running so deep –  roaring in an endless flow Hush, no need for such upheaval for a flaw so weak And so, I count my fortunes; breed gratefulness indeed    I count the wonderful people in my life, my accomplishments; my discoveries I count, the times defeat was woven into me I misplace my tears, and the smiles that broke me Look! A sinner’s cross –  abolished by love   I notice all those who have worse misfortunes Yes they are many, but what am I to do? Maybe a friendly hand, through … Continue reading Scars So Deep

On the Road1 Comment

My Rose

Maria Fokas

“Of course, an ordinary passerby would think my rose looked just like you. But my rose, all on her own, is more important than all of you together, since she’s the one I’ve watered. Since she’s the one I put under glass, since she’s the one I sheltered behind the screen. Since she’s the one for whom I killed the caterpillars (except the two or three butterflies). Since she’s the one I listened to when she complained, or when she boasted, or even sometimes when she said nothing at all. Since she’s my rose . . . She cast her fragrance … Continue reading My Rose

On the RoadLeave a comment

Legacy of old towns

Maria Fokas

  Old Town  – Rhodos has a legacy one could be mesmerized by – The medieval walled city is a site which takes you to a distant past where the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights stands proud, protected by a medieval wall. This walled city is considered one of the largest in Europe. It was here that I met two siblings who had much to share with me about the daily comings and goings of it’s visitors.   Continue reading Legacy of old towns

POEM OF THE WEEKLeave a comment

Do Not go Gentle . . .

Maria Fokas

Do not go Gentle into that Good Night by Dylan Thomas Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Though wise men at their end know dark is right, Because their words had forked no lightning they Do not go gentle into that good night. Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And … Continue reading Do Not go Gentle . . .