Inner Agitation

I sat beside you on a couch
In canted ground-
I sat on its lower side-
On purpose-
Waiting for you to roll over me-
But you were hanging tight on the upper side,
And that pushed me to look up in the sky
And wish the earth was vertical-




(originally written in modern Greek and released in February 2006 from Nocturnal 
Publications – translated here by the author)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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February 18, 2016 at 1:43 AM
Manos Michaelides, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
Duncan Avatar
June 17, 2013 at 4:31 PM
nicely done ;}
Michaelides Avatar
June 17, 2013 at 4:37 PM
thank you debbie, much appreciated.
Konos Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 8:39 AM
Good One enjoyed
Michaelides Avatar
May 28, 2013 at 9:45 AM
Thank you so much, Judy!
Guzzi Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 11:08 AM
interesting..what does [canted ground mean?] welcome to soup! Light & Love
Michaelides Avatar
June 24, 2012 at 4:26 AM
Thank you for welcoming me, Debbie! Great to be in a companion of poets. "canted ground" means "On an inclined plane". Do you think the meaning is not so clear in this line of my poem? Thank you for your comment.
Palmer Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 9:24 AM
slide to me,great write Manos
Michaelides Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Hello Richard and thank you for your nice comment. Your poetry is very beautiful and emotional, which I really like!
Henderson Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 8:33 AM
A very deep write my friend. Peace and blessings to you.
Michaelides Avatar
June 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM
Thank you very much for your kind words, Steven. I have enjoyed reading your poems too. Would love to stay in touch with you.
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