‘The Apocalypse Cometh’ is a rejection of traditional narratives of the end of the world in favour of the more realistic and impending doom, global warming and climate change. The poem is the penultimate poem of the ‘Autumn, That Bastard’ Poetry Collection and starts by invoking the imagery of the classic Frost Poem, ‘Fire and Ice’.
Author: Christos
I’ve been writing and thinking of stories since I started playing with toys, telling myself wondrous tales with ill-fitting figurines and using my books to represent houses and buildings my characters would explore. Naturally, I have been drawn to social work because I am interested in listening to peoples stories and exploring their identity.
Sneak Peek: The Apocalypse Cometh
Sneak peek of the latest poem, to be released this Friday!
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With Comfort and Ease (Poem)
By Christos Floratos Website Version Here How can you tell a gymnast to be careful? Why, anything but danger would be a little dull. Scamper up the rope, dribble the pole. Feet ahead; toes curled ready for embrace (against the dirt blue). Performance is our virtue; love is what they grimace. … Continue reading With Comfort and Ease (Poem)
Sneak Peek: With Comfort and Ease
The 11th Poem of the ‘Autumn, That Bastard’ Poetry Collection. We’re almost at the end. In two weeks time, the penultimate poem ‘The Apocalypse Cometh’ will be released. ‘With Comfort and Ease’ is in its basic form, about heading into situations head first.
Toast Update – WHRA Blog Posts, Pen to Paper Poems Update and Other Things!
Another round of Toast Update! WHRA Blog posts, Pen to Paper Fundraiser Poems and more!
In Honour of Summer (Poem)
‘In Honour of Summer’ is the 10th poem of the ‘Autumn, That Bastard’ Collection. It tackles the feelings of holding onto memories, and bracing for impact.
‘In Honour Of Summer’ – Poetry Sneak Peek (Autumn, That Bastard)
In Honour of Summer, the 10th poem of the ‘Autumn, That Bastard’ poetry collection, will be out Saturday this week!
Crispy Bacon – The Thought That Prompted an Hour-long Conversation
Reflecting on a moment with a Muslim Child in a workshop where Bacon was brought up as an everyday joy.
Grey House – What the Heck am I Rambling About? #9
‘Grey House’ takes on the persona of a young child who eagerly goes into a new home, an apartment complex, with their mother. Rather quickly, the child becomes exposed to harsh realities and becomes disillusioned with the excitement of moving to a new place, and the conditions that led them there. What the Heck am… Continue reading Grey House – What the Heck am I Rambling About? #9
Pride Month in Creative Writing, Academia and Social Work!
How Pride has influenced my (professional) life! Pride Month, the season of the gays, is upon us. In the spirit of pride, I will be dedicating a few more blog posts this month to queer creators!
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