Gaza
The skies were filled
with birds of steel.
Merciless leaders
with flying hatred,
sowing Hades
in cities and villages.
A stream of blood,
flowing,
for the treacherous
interests.
Empty eyes,
glow
with death.
Dreams are deserted.
Nests torn down.
The wailing is heart-rending
as the East touches
our small screens.
The fire of war.
The human race:
a curse upon creation.
At dusk,
terror lurks.
And yet—
A spark
is born timidly.
Humanity’s
resistance is defined by:
Poetry.
When it encounters horror,
it does not remain silent!
In the streets
it cries out,
a militant herald.
A thousand times
Don Quixotes,
rather than bear
complicity
and indifference!
And if we long
for the great book
of life,
having left our initials behind,
let us stand
by the defenseless,
like castles!
…..
IN THE TREE OF MY CHILDHOOD YEARS
Silently
it cast its shadow,
the ancient tree.
On its broad trunk,
children lost
in tales of magic.
It played hide-and-seek with us,
and its breath,
filled our nostrils.
On its branches,
dreams spread out,
and it—
it too
dreamed a thousand dreams with us.
It always listened,
but never betrayed
our secrets.
Tight embraces and vows
buried in its roots.
To this tree…
To every tree…
Have we ever said thank you?
From Christina Margeti:
I was born in Athens in 1980, and from an early age interested in the relationship between culture and society. I’ve been writing as a hobby since I was a child. Writing has always been my most natural way of expressing myself and understanding the world, a constant inner need that has accompanied me at every stage of my life.
After high school, I pursued studies in the field of Information Technology, both in private and public vocational training programs, acquiring a solid technological foundation and analytical thinking skills. Later, I studied Greek Culture at the Hellenic Open University, successfully completing the History course, which deepened my interest in social and cultural structures.
Throughout my journey, I have combined work and education, adapting to the needs of each period, while maintaining my knowledge of English and German, which I always strive to refresh. At the same time, personal development and lifelong learning are fundamental elements of my journey and my goal.
I am the founder and owner of the sole proprietorship “Nea Themiskyra,” a vision that began in 2022. I financially support the publication of my book in collaboration with the publishing house AKAKIA, provide writing services, and distribute my book, as well as works by other authors, online.
I have actively participated in human rights campaigns and social initiatives in Athens. In the past, I was a member of the Rainbow Families.
I recently added my name to the collective initiative “Her Voice – Women Writers Against Gender-Based Violence,” in support of women’s empowerment.
The inspiration for my first book, “IStis Politeies tis Gynaikas” was born in 2014, when I felt strongly that this story needed to be told and given form. In 2022, the work was printed and published for the first time in London by AKAKIA Publications. It was a small-format book with a limited print run. The second expanded edition was released in 2023 with a larger print run and in a larger format than the original.
The third expanded edition of this book is being published this year, 2026.
In my free time, I engage in meditation, wellness, the study of social issues, and connecting with nature—I hold a second-degree Reiki certification.
