Confessions – Haiku Heart beating wildly, Words spill out like falling leaves, Confession of Love was made. Kneeling in stillness, Eyes closed - deep meditation, Testimony of Faith flows. Heavy heart, bowed head, Words spill out, a weight lifted, Guilty soul now free. In whispered breaths, I Confess my beliefs and truths, Lightening my soul. Errors I have made, Learning through my confessions, Education gained. Heavy heart, I speak Words that shatter my soul's peace Misdeed non-confessed. Soul laid bare, I speak beliefs upon conviction, Heart feels light as air. ©Evita Constantinou Sunshine In My Deep Gray You… You are the sunshine in my deep grey Warming up my own chill A naked corner hidden in the dream In your arms, my fears become fragments I wandered and lost myself in your two eyes Those eyes, my love, I confess I have fallen in love with them. ©Evita Constantinou (Poetry Anthology , Kite Ascension , 2021, p.24) Heavy Weigh On The Mind Some are whispered in the night, Others burst out in daylight, With trembling voice and shaking hand, We bare our souls and take a stand. Confessions of every kind, Weigh heavy on the mind, Secrets kept locked inside, Longing to be untied. They can be hard to make, But truth will set us free, we take, A step towards a brighter day, And let our fears and doubts decay. ©Evita Constantinou Confessing with a poem... Confessions whispered soft and low, Secrets kept so long ago, Bottled up and held so tight, Now unleashed into the night. The weight of guilt that one must bear, Is oftentimes too much to bear, Until the burden becomes too great, And confession is the only way to abate. In words that tremble and hearts that ache, Truths revealed, mistakes we make, With every confession, a soul is freed, And a new path to redemption can lead. Confessions bring both pain and peace, To those who seek a heart's release, For honesty, though hard to say, Will help us find a better way. So speak your truth and clear your mind, Leave the secrets far behind, For in the light of honesty, A heart can truly be set free. Love Shines Bright Confession of love, unbounded and pure, A sacred vow that will endure, No conditions or strings attached, Just an unwavering love that's unmatched. It's a love that's deeper than the sea, Stronger than any adversity, A love that grows with every passing day, And shines brighter than the sun's rays. Confessing this love can be scary, It takes courage and strength to be wary, Of the vulnerability that comes with it, But once it's out, your heart will lift. It's a love that doesn't seek anything in return, Just to love and be loved, a love that will burn, Brighter than any flame or fire, And will never ever tire. Confession of unconditional love, A love that's a gift from above, A love that can never be tamed, And will forever be proclaimed. Heavy weigh Soul Confessions of guilt, a heavy load, A burden carried down a weary road, Regrets and sorrows weigh on the soul, Until the confession is finally told. The weight of guilt can be crushing, A never-ending cycle of rushing, Trying to outrun the pain, But it always comes back again. It takes a brave heart to confess, To face the shame and the distress, To admit to mistakes that were made, And to ask for forgiveness, unafraid. Confession of guilt can be a release, A path to finding inner peace, For the truth, though it may be hard, Can help to heal a heart that's scarred. Confessions of guilt are never easy, But they can lead to a life extra breezy, A life where the past is put to rest, And a new beginning can be blessed. So let the confessions flow like a stream, And let the healing begin to gleam, For in the light of truth and grace, A soul can find a happier place.
EVITA CONSTANTINOU was born and raised in Limassol, where she currently lives with her husband and their three children. She studied at the Department of Primary Education of the University of Ioannina and has been working as a teacher in primary schools for twenty years. She began writing poetry from a young age, composing both free verse and traditional rhyming poems about everyday life and social issues. Her particular interest lies in Cypriot poetry and local dialect. Twelve of her poems have been set to music by composer Ioannis Chatzis, each capturing a different musical style and encompassing a wide range of musical sounds. 6 of the songs are included on the musical album “Like a Kite,” which accompanies her first poetry collection, “Kite’s Ascension,” which was self-published. Both her poetry collection and her children’s fairy tale have been approved by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and are included in the school curriculum. As a concerned spirit, it constantly develops and evolves by following various circles of writing workshops, poetry and children’s literature. It actively participates in various social, philanthropic, and cultural activities throughout Cyprus. Its works are also published in various online literary magazines or blogs and announcements of her poems in radio broadcasts. She is registered in the Union of Cypriot Writers – ELK, the Cyprus Children and Youth Book Association (CYBBY), and the Limassol Writers Society – Vasilis Michailidis. Since 2021, it belongs to the writing force of the publishing house Chronos Editions.
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